WATCH: Folweni protesters threaten further disruptions
Residents of Folweni, south of Durban say they're fed up with being taken for a ride by the ANC in their region.
Angry residents have been protesting in the township since Monday.
A temporary fire station and a school office have been torched. Eight vehicles were also damaged.
At least two shops in the area have been looted and vandalised. This shop owner has told Newswatch his business has been hit hard.
"Everything is taken. I have to move now - my things are all gone already. I stay here and I live here. No - I'm not afraid," he said.
Residents yesterday petrol bombed a police water tanker.
They want the number one candidate for councillor in the upcoming local government elections, Mthokozisi Xulu to be replaced by Sisulu Xumayo, who they believe will do a better job.
Protesters say they'll bring the township to a standstill until the ANC addresses their concerns.
Provincial and regional ANC leaders will head to Folweni today to meet with irate community members. Regional secretary Bheki Ntuli says they condemn the violence.
"We are lead to believe that there are elements of hijacking of this process. You cannot say you are unhappy about the candidates elected for the ANC and at the same time go around shooting the police, destroying property while the ANC says they are ready to listen to the problem," he said.
(Photos, video: Anelisa Kubheka)