Three dead as angry Tembisa residents protest against expensive electricity bill

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Three people were shot dead during a protest by angry Tembisa residents who took to the streets over “expensive” rates and high electricity bills. Scores of residents shut down the east rand township, blockading roads and burning tyres. We are joined by Nyakallo Teffo, Kaya959 Reporter, Chunko Mogotsi, Tembisa Protest Organiser of City of Ekurhuleni, and Shenilla Mohamed, Amnesty International SA Executive Director.
1 Aug 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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