ONE person was killed and a second was shot and wounded during a tense clash over land in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, on Friday morning.
Red Ant Security Services workers were evicting residents along the freeway.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the situation at the moment is still tense.
"The shack owners are throwing stones at the Red Ants. We will arrest those who were involved in the shooting," added Minnaar.
The Golden Highway was blocked off for motorists travelling from Provincial and Wimbledon roads.
Motorists are advised to use Old Lawley Road, the K43 and N1 as alternative routes.
Angry Lenasia residents reeling after clashes over land. Reports that about 3 people have died. @IOL
— Khanyisile (@Khanyi_Seele) September 22, 2017
Gauteng police busy monitoring the Lenasia South area, following a violent clash between Red Ants & Community members. M.M pic.twitter.com/e0yLEDbpLH
— Jozi FM (@jozifm) September 22, 2017
Man killed in clashes over land in Lenasia https://t.co/GjnBSBzry4
— Quintin - CEO @ ADA (@Imthedrugexpert) September 22, 2017
Golden Highway closed in Lenasia South, Red ants fighting people who have built shacks in the area pic.twitter.com/ys1F6ySm3X
— General (@zizayeah) September 22, 2017
man dies as Red Ants fight people building shacks in the Golden highway Lenasia South pic.twitter.com/pFQ8Oi3aos
— General (@zizayeah) September 22, 2017