POLICE used stun grenades, water cannons and rubber bullets to stop protesters yesterday.
Eight people were arrested while trying to shut down Cape Town’s main roads.
Residents of Bonteheuwel, Kensington and Hanover Park on the Cape Flats were protesting against crime and unemployment.
Gatto Wanza, a protest organiser, said they won’t give up.
“The actions by our communities show they know government has no plan to help us fight crime.”
Amir Buzad (45) from Bonteheuwel said the issue of gang violence in their area needed to be taken
seriously.
“We don’t have a choice but to protest,” said Amir.
“Our kids can’t play in the streets because they’re forced to join gangs. If they don’t want to join they’re killed.”
Nomthandazo Mani (40) from Langa said the thugs often targeted them when they went to the clinic in Bonteheuwel.
“People are gatvol. That’s why they are protesting,” she said.
Police spokeswoman Brigadier Novela Potelwa said eight people were arrested in Bonteheuwel for public violence.
“This followed a clash with police which led to the disruption of traffic,” she said.
“Stun grenades and rubber bullets were fired in an effort to restore calm.
“We will continue monitoring the situation.
“We urge protesters to conduct themselves in an orderly manner.”
