WATCH: Situation tense leading to #Zumavote
More protest action is expected later on the day following the outcome of the secret ballot.
The police remain on high alert after streets were barricaded in the south of Johannesburg in the early hours of Tuesday morning, August 8.
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Dozens of people were said to have barricaded streets in both Rosettenville and Turffontein in a march leading to the nationwide much anticipated outcome to the #Zumavote.
Booysens SAPS spokesperson Captain Lorrain van Emmerik said the mass action by communities was the result of the vote to be taken at 2pm.
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She said police were patrolling the area after dozens blocked road in the early hours of Tuesday.
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“The situation remains calm although we are expecting some protesters around 2pm after voting is taken.”
She said JMPD and SAPS responded to the many who were blocking roads. Traffic was highly affected but both SAPS and JMPD managed to control and disperse the crowds.
No injuries reported according to both Moffat View SAPS and Booysens. No reports of damage to property reported as yet.
Moffat View SAPS also confirmed they were also on patrol monitoring the area.
More information will follow.
No-confidence protests: JMPD, EMS and Disaster Management on high alert
In light of the Motion of No Confidence vote taking place in parliament today, and the subsequent nationwide protests, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Disaster Management are on high alert together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) across all seven regions in the City of Johannesburg.
From as early as 04:30am this morning, reports have been received that many roads in and around Joburg have been blockaded with burning tyres and rocks.
The R550 Golden Highway, Randfontein Road, Impala Road, Elias Mostoaledi Road, Main Reef Road, Beyers Naude Drive and Marina Road have all being blocked by burning tyres.
Soweto is reported to be the most affected with routes being barricaded from Meadowlands on Vincent Road which links to the Soweto Highway and the N17, as well as Chris Hani Road near Rockville and Rifle Range Road near Southgate Mall leading to the M1.
Near the City center, Booysens and Heronmere Road, Twist and Wanders Road, Biccard and De Korte Streets as well as Nelson Mandela Bridge are affected.
Roads North of the Johannesburg are affected near Ivory Park, Midrand and Tembisa at the R55 and R562.
JMPD and EMS officers are working to clear the roads in an effort to restore traffic free flow. However motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.
Also Read:
Official statement from MMC of Public Safety on blocked roads
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