Earlier today, residents of Soshanguve in Block L, protested against ongoing water shortages, expressing anger after police allegedly fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.
Community members took to the streets demanding a consistent water supply, saying they had been without running water for extended periods and are struggling to cope. The protest reportedly escalated when police intervened to control the situation.
Residents further expressed their frustration about the heavy police presence as they meant no harm rather than running water at their taps.
further there was little to no movement of cars from the via phillip road and also affected bus services transporting students at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).
The incident highlights growing tensions in Soshanguve as residents continue to face challenges accessing a basic service such as water .
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