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Hostel protesters block Soweto’s Bara Hospital

A protest – reportedly over electricity issues – saw access to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital blockaded on Thursday morning.

MyAATraffic ?@MyAATraffic tweeted a warning: “#AATrafficJHB Soweto PROTEST ACTION near Bara Hospital in Diepkloof — EXPECT DELAYS Bara Hospital — Both Ways”.

An earlier tweet by road traffic risk analyst Stan Bezuidenhout ?@StanfromIBF: suggested where the action started: “We have received reports of protest action at the Diepkloof Hostel. Please avoid this area.”

The south of Joburg was also affected by a protest on Thursday.

Rob Byrne ?@TrafficSA posted about it affecting traffic flow: “JHB — #ProtestAction Finetown / Ennerdale RT @KingWetsi R557 closed due to protest taking place in #Finetown”.

The South African Police Service said it was monitoring both protests‚ and no injuries or arrests had yet been reported. – TMG Digital

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