Joburg police on Monday that they were negotiating with protestors in Diepkloof to ensure that they don’t keep blocking the N1 and N12 interchange in Soweto.
Earlier, residents from the Diepkloof hostel took their frustrations to the highways over the ongoing power outages in the area.
The group torched and looted a milk truck, causing heavy delays for motorists throughout the morning.
The N1 north and N12 east split in Diepkloof remained closed off as emergency teams worked on the scene.
The police’s Xolani Fihla said: “Emergency management services firefighters managed to extinguish the burning truck and a tow truck is on scene for the recovery of the burnt truck. Currently, Chris Hani Road eastbound is closed off to traffic between Collinder Road and the N12 exit as police engage with the protestors.”
-EWN
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