Diepsloot residents riot

 
Residents of Diepsloot, north-west of Johannesburg, have gone on the rampage in protest against inefficient community councillors, police said on Monday.
 
Inspector Percy Morokane said a group of between 2,000 to 3,000 protesters gathered for a march at 11am.

They wanted to voice their concerns about the inefficient provision of houses and basic amenities.
 
The protesters then scattered into smaller groups which went on the rampage, leaving the counsel offices in Extension 2 burning.
 
Random groups also threw stones at police.
 
Morokane said no injuries had been reported.
 
A large police presence was attempting to restore order.

Sapa