Motorists in Protea Glen, south of Johannesburg, have been advised to exercise caution as protests have disrupted traffic in the area. The unrest began early this morning, with residents voicing their frustration over being without water for more than a week. They have accused Joburg Water of failing to restore the supply.
Protesters have blocked the R558, causing significant traffic disruptions. Authorities are urging motorists to seek alternative routes.
Joburg Water has explained that a malfunctioning valve is responsible for the water shortage and that they are currently working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, mobile water tanks have been deployed to provide temporary relief to residents.
However, the community, fed up with the ongoing shortages, has taken to the streets, burning tyres and barricading roads in protest. This marks the latest in a series of protests that have erupted in the area since Monday as residents continue to face dry taps. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.