Diepkloof Protests Shut Down Johannesburg Highways as Calls for Better Services Turn Deadly

Diepkloof Protests Shut Down Johannesburg Highways as Calls for Better Services Turn Deadly

Felix Harbour
20 May 2025

Anger over failing services exploded in Diepkloof, Soweto, as residents blocked highways and clashed with authorities. Two people lost their lives after a truck rammed through roadblocks, leading to the suspension of the violent protest. Residents demand urgent fixes to water, sanitation, and housing.