Diepkloof residents protest over electricity

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Angry residents of Diepkloof hostel in Soweto have vowed to continue protesting until electricity supply is restored to their area. Earlier, residents clashed with police when their protest intensified, prompting officers to fire rubber bullets. WATCH | SABC News reporter Calvin Dludla is tracking developments at the protest in Diepkloof, Soweto, where residents are protesting over ongoing electricity outages. pic.twitter.com/xdnbqO2qmF — SABC …

Diepkloof residents protest over electricity

Diepkloof residents protest over electricity Siya Tsewu Sat, 04/25/2026 - 11:18 SOWETO - Angry Soweto residents are protesting in Diepkloof because their electricity supply has been cut off.They claim they have been left without electricity for several days, and lay the blame squarely at City Power's door.Police have fired rubber bullets to disperse the protesting crowd.Angry Soweto community members are demanding action from their ward council…

Diepkloof residents in Soweto protest over electricity outages

By Marcus Moloko A volatile situation has unfolded in Diepkloof on Saturday morning as residents clashed with police during protest action over electricity outages. Some people have been taken in by the police during a protest by Diepkloof Hostel residents in Soweto over the ongoing electricity supply challenges. @sholwana_z reports pic.twitter.com/4D1EIuEJn3— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) April 25, 2026 Community members, frustrated by the la…