The Soweto motorway and Carr Street in Mzimhlope, Soweto, were blocked off on Wednesday as authorities worked to clear up the area after earlier protests.
A Putco and Rea Vaya bus, as well as two tow trucks were torched during the protest action, the City of Johannesburg said.
The situation is currently calm, with both the Johannesburg metro police and SA Police Service on the scene.
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Traffic is being diverted through Orlando West.
A month ago, protesters also blocked the Soweto highway through the Mzimhlope area with burning tyres and rocks in a housing-related protest.
A week ago, Klipspruit residents barricaded roads in the area with burning tyres and rubble, demanding improved policing to combat crime.
⚠️NOTICE : C1 and C6 commuters expect delays in Phomolong, Soweto Highway still not cleared following last night's violent protest. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. ^TM
— Rea Vaya Bus Transit (@ReaVayaBus) May 29, 2019
⚠️NOTICE : Following last night's violent protest in Mzimhlophe on the Soweto Highway, 1 of our buses 8013 was set alight
— Rea Vaya Bus Transit (@ReaVayaBus) May 29, 2019
C1 and C6 Buses are still experiencing delays due to traffic divertions in Orlando west. We Apologise for the inconvenience. ^TM pic.twitter.com/kGIsZj13im
