Government condemns violent Soweto protests over electricity

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Residents also want the reconnection of electricity in parts of the township which have been experiencing blackouts for close to a year.

The government has criticised Soweto residents for embarking on violent protests over electricity.Large sections of the township owe Eskom billions of rand for electricity.

“Cabinet condemns the recent violent protests in Soweto that resulted in the shutdown of the community and appeals to protesters to exercise calm and restraint. The Soweto protest comes as the country is experiencing rolling blackouts due to breakdowns experienced by Eskom.

 

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