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Atteridgeville riots: ‘Peaceful’ protest descends into chaos, as N4 blocked

A morning of violence, destruction, and fiery retribution has engulfed the Atteridgeville township near Pretoria. What was initially billed as a peaceful protest degenerated into a chaotic spectacle, which also saw a blockade form on the N4.

Atteridgeville protests – latest news and updates

Scattered debris, burning tyres and gatvol locals all populated the streets on Friday. The protesters are apparently taking a stand against corrupt policing and gun violence within the Atteridgeville region. However, the demonstration didn’t take long to descend into a full scale riot, and traffic on the N4 briefly came to a standstill due to a convoy of taxis.

Watch: Atteridgeville protest turns chaotic, violence erupts

Burning tyres, roads closed, N4 blocked

We understand that the demo got underway at 6:00 on Friday, with a huge meet-up at the Oustad Shell garage. Dozens turned up early doors, and protester numbers swelled from there. Sadly, the situation unraveled, making Atteridgeville a ‘no-go zone’ for non-residents. Group organisers posted this update before the event started:

“We cannot pretend to be happy while we are in an abnormal situation. We cannot maintain our patience when our families are being robbed, raped, and killed. We call upon the communities of Atteridgeville and Saulsville to come and join us in our local peace march. No looting, and no mask means no participation.”



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