Johannesburg - Protesters once again blocked the K43 road in Thembelihle, Lenasia, on Monday evening, Johannesburg metro police said.
“K43 is again blocked off to traffic due to protests, following protests earlier this (Monday ) morning,” said Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar.
“Motorists are advised to use the Golden Highway and Nirvana Drive as alternative routes, as protesters are throwing stones towards passing cars. There has been no injuries or damage confirmed as of yet.”
It was believed they were protesting over electricity.
Earlier on Monday, Lieutenant Kay Makhubela said police used teargas to disperse the protesters, who were apparently demonstrating over service delivery issues.
Makhubela said residents barricaded roads, while others went to loot foreign-owned shops
“We have arrested two people who were caught in the act. They took a lot of things from the shops. They unfortunately fled the scene,” he said.
Police had been monitoring the area from around 3am. No injuries had been reported and no property had been damaged, he said.
The two arrested would face charges of possession of stolen property.
Sapa