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Protesters block Cape Town roads, demanding electricity

Residents say the city has ignored repeated requests for electricity and services, while many households rely on illegal connections and pay up to R1,000.

Summary by CapeTown ETC
Words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp Morning traffic was brought to a standstill in Philippi East on Wednesday when residents of Siyangena informal settlement blocked the corners of New Eisleben and Bristol roads with burning tyres. The residents are demanding electricity and services from the City of Cape Town. Siyangena informal settlement sprang up on private land in 2018 when about... Read more →

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GroundUp News broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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