Police have arrested 15 suspects linked to violent protests in Ratanda, south of Heidelberg, where residents have been demonstrating over prolonged water shortages.
Gauteng police have arrested 15 people for public violence following days of unrest in Ratanda over water and electricity shortages, while investigations continue into the torching of the Lesedi Local Municipality mayor's home.
The unrest erupted on Wednesday as residents protested against ongoing water supply disruptions, with many households reportedly left without a reliable supply from Rand Water for weeks.
Demonstrators blocked roads in the early hours of Wednesday, demanding urgent intervention from authorities.
The protests later spread to other parts of the community, prompting the deployment of a large police contingent as tensions escalated.
