TheSouth African Police Service(SAPS) are since investigating a case of public violence.
The protest started around 6 pm on Thursday with people stoning cars, according toNews24.
Residents did not have electricity since 11 am on Thursday.
Residents of Copesville in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal who were demanding electricity following a fault, allegedly set a house and a car alight. Image: Denzil Maregele/ Foto24.Source: Getty Images
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Msunduzi Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson Thobeka Mafumbatha said they responded promptly to the area.
According toSABC News, affected areas include the townships of Mhluzi, Rockdale and surrounding areas in Middelburg.
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Reports suggested residents were accusing the municipality of implementing the tariffs without consulting them.
The demonstrations affected municipal services.
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