Johannesburg - Angry residents in Driezicht near Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, have barricaded the Golden Highway with rocks, according to a report on Saturday.
The SABC reported that the protesters, who have illegally occupied land, are demanding property to build houses.
They are refusing to talk to police, saying they want to be addressed by government officials, the public broadcaster reported.
Police are maintaining a strong presence while the protesters are singing struggle songs and burning tyres. - Sapa