On Saturday, the land invaders pelted soldiers, police and Cape Town law enforcement officers with missiles, leaving roads strewn with debris. A vehicle was set alight.
The security officers responded with stun grenades and rubber bullets.
Protesters carry away one of their number who was injured in clashes with security forces in Bloekombos, Cape Town, on August 8 2020. Image: Esa Alexander
A Cape Town law enforcement officer aims rubber bullets at fleeing protesters in Bloekombos on August 8 2020. Image: Esa Alexander
An injured protester is watched over by a Cape Town law enforcement officer after land invaders clashed with secuerity forces in Bloekombos, Cape Town, on August 8 2020. Image: Esa Alexander
IN PICTURES | Stones and bullets fly in Cape Town's latest land war
Image: Esa Alexander
Violent clashes flared on Saturday between land invaders in Cape Town's northern suburb of Kraaifontein and security forces.
Up to 500 people attempting to move onto land in Bloekombos have been involved in skirmishes with the police for several days.
Image: Esa Alexander
The land stretches between Maroela and Old Paarl roads, and is just a stone's throw from the N1 highway.
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On Saturday, the land invaders pelted soldiers, police and Cape Town law enforcement officers with missiles, leaving roads strewn with debris. A vehicle was set alight.
The security officers responded with stun grenades and rubber bullets.
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
Image: Esa Alexander
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