Lauren Snyders
5 March 2012
Protesters in Philippi have wreaked havoc this morning.
Residents of Sweet Home Farm have blocked off Duinefontein Road over a lack of service delivery.
A set of traffic lights and speed camera was destroyed while residents burnt tyres and rubbish.
The councilor of Philippi Thembinkosi Phupha had to be evacuated out of the area after he tried to listen to the grievances of the residents.
The angry crowd described him as a corrupt liar who did not care about them.
Police are currently monitoring the situation.
5 March 2012
Protesters in Philippi have wreaked havoc this morning.
Residents of Sweet Home Farm have blocked off Duinefontein Road over a lack of service delivery.
A set of traffic lights and speed camera was destroyed while residents burnt tyres and rubbish.
The councilor of Philippi Thembinkosi Phupha had to be evacuated out of the area after he tried to listen to the grievances of the residents.
The angry crowd described him as a corrupt liar who did not care about them.
Police are currently monitoring the situation.
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