Police were in the area to ensure order as Johannesburg Water removed illegal water connections in Phumlamqashi.
A tense standoff between Johannesburg Metro Police officers and community members in Lenasia South erupted into chaos on Tuesday.
Police were in the area to ensure order as Johannesburg Water removed illegal water connections in Phumlamqashi.
Some angry alleged residents reportedly started hurling stones at officers, who responded by firing rubber bullets.
There have no reports of injuries and calm was later restored to the area.
eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones is on the ground in Lenasia South where rubber bullets have been fired. Some community members have also thrown rocks at police officials who are in the area to disconnect illegal water connections. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct pic.twitter.com/q2MATnGE90
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