Police are investigating the circumstances that led to four protesters being injured and taken to hospital, following an alleged protest and land invasion incident at L and J informal settlement where residents allegedly blocked the road and occupied the land illegally.
Protesters are also said to have pelted stones at the police.
Police are also investigating the death of a 25 year old man who reportedly succumbed to injuries following the same incident.
At this stage, any other allegations at the disposal of the police is subject to investigation and can therefore not be commented on.
Police are on the scene and will continue to monitor the situation until calm is restored.
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