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Chaos as angry squatters burn buses, loot spazas!
02 Feb 2016 at 13:58hrs | Views
COMMUTERS and spaza owners in Soshanguve, Tshwane were caught in the middle of a protest yesterday morning.
They were forced to join the residents of New Eersterus Extension squatter camp, who were protesting over lack of services in their area.
Daily Sun reported that several buses were burnt while businesses were looted by the protesters. The residents even blockaded the Molefe Makinta highway, demanding water and electricity.
Marry Selinda said she was sick and tired of residents who violate other people's rights.
"We all have rights. I have the right to go to work without fear. Now I am going to be late for work and I might be fired.
" I already have three written warnings for being late. We are not against them exercising their rights, but they should not stop us from going to work," said Marry.
Spaza owner Mzamo Msimango said that he was shocked when the protesters looted his shop.
"They were very angry and threatened to throw me in the burning bus. I had to run for safety. I watched helplessly as they vandalised my shack and used the material to block the road. "This is my source of income. I support my family with this business. I do not owe the residents anything, but they chose to vandalise my business," he said.
Warrant Officer Lolo Mangena said residents should stop committing criminal acts when protesting: "Those who do will be arrested and face the law."
They were forced to join the residents of New Eersterus Extension squatter camp, who were protesting over lack of services in their area.
Daily Sun reported that several buses were burnt while businesses were looted by the protesters. The residents even blockaded the Molefe Makinta highway, demanding water and electricity.
Marry Selinda said she was sick and tired of residents who violate other people's rights.
"We all have rights. I have the right to go to work without fear. Now I am going to be late for work and I might be fired.
" I already have three written warnings for being late. We are not against them exercising their rights, but they should not stop us from going to work," said Marry.
Spaza owner Mzamo Msimango said that he was shocked when the protesters looted his shop.
"They were very angry and threatened to throw me in the burning bus. I had to run for safety. I watched helplessly as they vandalised my shack and used the material to block the road. "This is my source of income. I support my family with this business. I do not owe the residents anything, but they chose to vandalise my business," he said.
Warrant Officer Lolo Mangena said residents should stop committing criminal acts when protesting: "Those who do will be arrested and face the law."
Source - Daily Sun
