As the violent protests sweep across SouthAfricathe tense situation continues to escalate.
The hashtag #GautengShutdown has been trending with internet users posting their experiences and thoughts on the situation.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Wayne Minnaar reported that the protestors had blockaded the road with burning tyres.
Protestors have taken to the streets of Gauteng as the violence continues to spread. Photo credit:@Gentlements, @_AfricanSoilSource: Twitter
She said that there the army fights in war and there is no war in the province.
She said the army will only be called in if the authorities are unable to cope according to theSABC.
Mapisa-Nqakula said that the protests are not the responsibility of the armed forces.
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