Protesters burn tyres as Hammanskraal violence continues
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
A massive protest in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria has gone well into it's second day while law enforcement officers attempt to contain the situation.
Violence broke out on Monday after informal settlements - thought to have been illegally built - were destroyed.
Is it reported residents took to the streets with no alternative arrangements for temporary homes.
Also read: Police keep close watch after N2 protest near King Shaka
While police continue to patrol the streets, five people have since been arrested in connection with damage to property.
Two people have been killed in the unrest.
Mayor of Pretoria, Kgosientso Ramakgopa, is expected to visit the area today. While spokesperson, Blessing Manale says they are planning community meetings to resolve the issue.
WATCH #Hammanskraal Roads remain blocked.@MarykeVermaak pic.twitter.com/Sguhoiatlr
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 24, 2016
WATCH #Hammanskraal A group of residents marching into town. pic.twitter.com/Owk1NAIaLG
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) May 24, 2016
WATCH #Hammanskraal Police patrolling the area as the sun rises.@MarykeVermaak pic.twitter.com/9gS0ohlqCw
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 24, 2016
#Hammanskraal Police trying to clear the roads. pic.twitter.com/JZR50o1CYj
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) May 24, 2016
#Hammanskraal Letters community leaders are producing to show they are allowed to live here.
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) May 24, 2016
MV pic.twitter.com/fklVpX5pwo
#Hammanskraal What's left of some houses. pic.twitter.com/xDEuRqVKHz
— Maryke Vermaak (@MarykeVermaak) May 24, 2016
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