Three vehicles including a Golden Arrow bus were set alight during a protest in Philippi East on Wednesday morning. Residents from Siyangena, a new settlement which started in February last year are demanding basic services, and are alleged to have been responsible. The protest was triggered by the removal of illegal connections by a security company.
"We are not asking for electricity, as we know that takes time," explained resident Bulelani Mfisa. "It cannot be that other areas have water and toilets, yet we have nothing." Mfisa was referring to Ramaphosa informal settlement, which has portable toilets and taps.
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