Protesters took to the streets in Lenasia this morning after illegal connections were removed by City Power.
The protest is currently taking place along the Lenasia Drive, one of the main roads into the Lenasia CBD, motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
The protest follows the removalof illegal electricity connections this morning by City Power with the assistance of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Metro Police.
Lenasia Drive in Extension one has been hit by a scourge of illegal electricity connections which have intensified in recent months by the local informal settlement.
Local authorities along with members of City Power stationed themselves at the affected area to disconnect the illegal connection which posed threat to motorist and passersby.
Multiple complains have been laid by the community in recent weeks in light of the illegal connections, which have affected the daily lives of residents in the surrounding area.
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