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Chaos erupted in the Clare Estate, Reservoir Hills areas of Durban on Monday morning as protesters from a local informal settlement demanded better services.
- Protests broke out in the M19, Clare Estate and Quarry Road areas in Durban on Monday.
- Several vehicles, including police cars, were damaged in the violence.
- A liquor store and butchers were among those that suffered theft and damage.
Chaos erupted in the Clare Estate, Reservoir Hills areas of Durban on Monday morning as protesters from a local informal settlement demanded better services, causing damage and looting.
The damage included a burned subway bus, damage to the car of the local president of the community police forum (CPF), and looting and robbery at a nearby Checkers liquor store and two butcher shops.
Subway police spokesman Chief Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad said there were subway police officers on the scene.
“We have also cleared the road even though it is not our responsibility. All roads have been cleared at this time.”
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Police spokesman Capt. Nqobile Gwala said the protests began around 05:00 when 300 community members blocked the M19 and Quarry Road with burning tires.
“A police vehicle and other vehicles have been damaged by rebel protesters. A subway bus has been set on fire. The Public Order Police and the local police are on site to monitor and stabilize the situation. One case has occurred of public violence open to investigation at Sydenham SAPS “.
A resident of the informal Quarry Road settlement told News24 that they were unhappy with living conditions.
“Some of us have been here for years. When you come here and look around, all you see is dirt and no hope. We want help but no one will listen.”
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