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Randfontein Road in Roodepoort closed due to protest

05 June 2013 - 09:30 By Sapa
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OBSTACLE COURSE: A police officer clears Randfontein Road outside Roodepoort, western Johannesburg, yesterday after protesters from the Vlakfontein informal settlement forced its closure by setting up barricades and burning tyres.
OBSTACLE COURSE: A police officer clears Randfontein Road outside Roodepoort, western Johannesburg, yesterday after protesters from the Vlakfontein informal settlement forced its closure by setting up barricades and burning tyres.
Image: MOELETSI MABE

Protesters burnt tyres and threw stones on Randfontein Road in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, metro police said.

Spokesman Wayne Minnaar said the road had been closed between Corlett and Impala Avenues.

It was not immediately clear why residents were protesting.

Minnaar said motorists should use Ontdekkers Road as an alternative route.

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