Disgruntled residents of Diepkloof Zone 3 in Soweto have barricaded the Soweto Highway near the N1 with large rocks and burning tyres in protest of power outage in the area.
They accused Eskom of incompetence for cutting off power to them for weeks, which has made their lives miserable.
Chris Hani Rd is barricaded with pavement bricks at the intersection of Modjaji Str in Pimville/Klipspruit, Soweto has been dark for Months now Cyril Ramaphosa did promise them Electricity during the elections.
“Traffic is affected in Diepkloof where protesters have placed rocks and burning tyres on the Soweto Highway at the intersection with Immink drive. There’s also obstruction on the November 1 freeway at the Soweto on and off-ramps where motorists should be cautious. Officers are on their way to assist with the traffic. Chris Hani road is also obstructed close to Pimville. Motorists in Soweto can use union road as an alternative route this morning.”
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa had promised the people of Soweto that their electricity issues will soon be a thing of the past.
Soweto has been experiencing serious electricity problems compounded by cable theft, and sub-stations have been blown up.
But Ramaphosa said after meeting with Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, Eskom will soon be working to resolve the electricity problem in Soweto.