‘Thuggery Disguised As Protest,’ Says Jhb ANC Of Nancefield Hostel Electricity Demo

Riyaz Patel

The ANC Caucus in Johannesburg has condemned the actions of some Nancefield hostel residents who stormed the Klipspruit City Power Offices demanding electricity be turned on.

“These people caused untold damage to City Power property, stole equipment and material including damaging property of City Power employees,” the ANC said.

“While people have a right to protest in cases where government is not delivering services; it is not acceptable that property must be destroyed and people must be attacked.”

It is clear that the ‘so-called‘ protestors were clearly not there for service delivery issues but to engage in criminal activities, said the ANC.

The ANC caucus said “stealing was their main aim” and law enforcement