CHAOS erupted in Durban due to a lack of service delivery.
This follows an illegal strike by the eThekwini Municipality workers, as they've downed tools for almost two weeks.
The municipal workers have been on strike demanding salary increases since 27 February, but the municipality said they were on an illegal strike and should return to work.
Since the illegal protest, rubbish has piled up, and most areas have been without water while others don't have electricity, and there is a terrible smell in most parts of the city.
On Tuesday, 12 March, residents and hostel dwellers in the eThekwini CBD in KZN took to the streets to protest against the lack of service delivery.
The residents said they've been without electricity for two weeks, and now there is no water.
One of the residents from Thokoza hostel, Khethiwe Dlamini, said this is unfair because they are being affected due to the ongoing protest.
"The workers should be given whatever they want because now we are affected. We can't cook. We can't do anything without electricity and water," she said.
A CBD resident, Nhlakanipho Ngcobo, said it is sad because people were arrested while trying to get services.
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While the chaos continues, eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has called for a media briefing on Wednesday, 13 March, where he will provide a detailed service delivery recovery plan after the illegal strike action by municipal workers affiliated with South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu).
KZN police spokeswoman Lieutenant-Colonel Nqobile Gwala said a case of public violence is being investigated by the Durban Central SAPS.
"It's alleged that a group of residents embarked in a protest action and blockaded Yusuf Dandoo and Gladys Manzi Streets. The group of protesters were burning tyres and throwing objects at the police.
"Five suspects were arrested for public violence," said Lieutenant Colonel Gwala.
She said they will appear in court soon, and the police are at the scene to monitor the situation.
