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News24 reports that residents from Phoenix, Durban, took to the streets on Monday to protest against power outages after they had suffered multiple days in the dark.
Condemning the violent protests, Community Policing Forum Umesh Singh reported that angry residents burnt tyres, blockaded roads and took to the streets after enduring days of power outages. Residents accused the eThekwini municipality of failing to address the challenges that have caused power outages in the area. Singh indicated: "We understand that there is load shedding but, unfortunately, people have been without electricity for days, and they're not certain about where the problem is. It's either shoddy workmanship from the side of the eThekwini municipality or they don't have the equipment to resolve these issues affecting people terribly in that area." He added that while the grievances raised by residents were valid, criminality was a concern. DA MPL Bradley Singh reported that power was briefly restored for about an hour before it shut down again. He said ward councillors were unfairly blamed by frustrated residents who demanded answers. Durban metro police spokesperson Boysie Zungu advised that protest action had been suspended after a meeting between residents and local leaders.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Cebelihle Bhengu at News24
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