The posting of a housing beneficiary list has sparked days of protest in Nompumelelo township, East London.
On Tuesday, protesters blocked Vilakazi Street and the busy Bonza Bay Road with burning tyres, rubbish and broken glass. Local shops and the Beacon Bay Crossing shopping centre were closed on Wednesday. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters. On Thursday morning, the situation was calm.
Nolungile Botomani said the list problem has been ongoing for years. She said she was approved for housing in 2001. Later, her name was removed. After protests in 2017, her name was back on the list.
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