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12, climbing to a high of 20. The top story in your eyewitness news at this hour: frustrated Soweto residents have stormed a foreign-owned spuzza shop in Soweto. EWN in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or
towards Kilner Park, slow moving traffic in one south approaching Sturmfall in Orlando, West Soweto. We're still keeping an eye on those violent clashes on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson Memorial. Several vehicles have been set
a barrel. In Dearta Port, Pretoria heading towards Kilner Park, slow-moving traffic N1 South approaching Sturmfall in Orlando, West Soweto. We're still keeping an eye on those violent clashes on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson.
seen. As we speak, for eyewitness news, I'm Alfa Ramswana reporting live from Kumalu Street in Orlando. Well, police in Gwazrunadal say they've made no arrests yet following violent protests in the Durban CBD this afternoon. At least 14
of them seemingly trying to arrest them. Really, tensions remain high on Kumar Lo Street in Soweto this evening. I'm seeing tear gas in another part also being deployed as we speak and other community members also fleeing the scene. But as
owners and locals. Earlier today, some people in Soweto marched to the home affairs offices in Orlando to demand the premises be closed. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson Roland. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department warns
have been arrested. In fact, I'm looking at police approaching, some of them seemingly trying to arrest them. Really, tensions remain high on Kumalu Street in Soweto this evening. I'm seeing Tia Gas and another part also being deployed.
Mazbogo. Violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando West. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have escalated, with reports of gunshots, shops being looted, and vehicles being set
Hi, Alpha Ramson is there. Alpha, please take us through what's going on in Soweto. Well, a group of Soweto residents have been removing stock from the Fanas Puzza Shop with the products being placed outside along the side of the road. At
violence has continued to erupt in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando West and three foreign nationals have been arrested for an alleged assault of a South African during a march and march protest in KZ. A very
are on the scene as tensions remain high. Alpha, please take us through what's going on in Soweto. Well, a group of Soweto residents have been removing stock from the Fanat Plaza shop with the product being placed outside along the side of
Good evening, I'm Sibs Matiella. Frustrated Soweto residents have stormed a foreign-owned spaza shop in Soweto. Residents led by a group called Soweto Uprising 2026 say they want such shops to be occupied by South Africans. On Kumalo
Eastbound before Rondopolt Road causing about a 20-minute delay from Edenville Road in Orlando, Soweto. Violent clashes were happening this afternoon, and that's on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson Memorial. And several cars have been
accident seen on the N12 eastbound before Rondepult Road, causing about a 20-minute delay from Edenvale Road in Orlando, Soweto. Violent clashes were happening this afternoon, and that's on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson.
The top story in your eyewitness news at this hour: firefighters are still on the scene in Orlando, Soweto, where several cars have been set alight during clashes between residents and foreign-owned spasa shop owners. EWN traffic. Well, at
degrees, and highs of between 32 and 33. Cape Town will be fine, starting off at a low of 12 but peaking at a high of 20 degrees. The top story in your eyewitness news at this hour: firefighters are still on the scene in Orlando, Soweto.
Oofa Ramswana, eyewitness news, reporting live from Kumalo Street in Soweto. Meanwhile, in KZN, several cars have been torched in the Durban CBD following similar violent anti-illegal immigration marches. Firefighters have doused off the
Ensuring that no further protest action erupts in the community of Orlando. Dozens of community members have also gathered along the street, watching as authorities work to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, some local shop
are also on the scene, ensuring that no further protest action erupts in the community of Orlando. Dozens of community members have also gathered along the street, watching as authorities work to bring the situation under control.
over the judgment. Alpha Ramson is there. Alpha, tell us more about what's happening in Soweto. Well, see, several firefighting trucks are on the scene on Kumalo streets as firefighters continue working to extinguish the flames, engulfing
processes for asylum seekers, regardless of how they entered the country. Dozens of Soweto residents have come out in their numbers to voice their frustrations over the judgment. Alpha Amshona is there. Alpha, tell us more about what's
Time for the latest I Witness News now. Sibs, good evening. What's the latest in Orlando? Yes, Stephen, good evening. Well, firefighters are on the scene in Orlando, Soweto, where several cars have been set alight during clashes between
6:30. Time for the latest high witness news now. Sibs, good evening. What's the latest in Orlando? Yes, Stephen. Good evening. Well, firefighters are on the scene in Orlando, Soweto, where several cars have been set alight during clashes
at this hour. Violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando West. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have escalated, with reports of gunshots and vehicles being set alight.
Trickling in of protest action in Orlando West along Kumalo Street after Majeta Street, you'll want to avoid that route. Power news. Power to you who envision a South Africa alive. To you have your ear to the ground of this golden plateau.
If you missed it, let's recap the top story in Power News at this hour. Violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando West. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have escalated.
bumperty bumper traffic. This is on the R21 Rickfon-Dane Road heading towards Eastern Morm. In Orlando, Soweto, we're still keeping an eye on that situation. Violent clashes on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson Memorial. Several
more than an hour delay. This is from Edinburgh Road. There's also bumpery bumper traffic. This is on the R21 Ritfundane Road heading towards East Rand Warm. In Orlando, Soweto, we still keep an eye on that situation. Violent clash.
Residents and foreign nationals in Orlando, Soweto, this afternoon. EWN in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the EWN app. EWN traffic. While in Volksburg, heading towards Binoni, we're still
news at this hour: no injuries have been reported following clashes between Soweto residents and foreign nationals in Orlando, Soweto, this afternoon. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download.
Warns motors of active road closures and severe traffic disruptions in Orlando West Soweto, and this is due to violent clashes between foreign nationals and South African nationals. The affected areas and closures are Kumalu Main Road, and
foreign shop owners and locals. Some people in Soweto march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando to demand the premises be closed. Johannesburg Metro Police Spokesperson Kulani Fichla. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department.
Mazbugo. Violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando West. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have escalated, with reports of gunshots and vehicles being set alight. Residents
to the scene after several cars were torched. It's alleged that tensions between disgruntled Soweto residents and foreign nationals came to a head, spurred by a recent Constitutional Court ruling on the processing of asylum seekers. The
at this hour: violence has erupted in Soweto following a march to the Home Affairs offices in Orlando, and three foreign nationals have been arrested for an alleged assault of a South African during a March and March protest in Durban and
violence following violent clashes between residents and foreign-owned shop owners in Orlando, Soweto. No arrests or injuries have been reported so far on the incident. Earlier today, disgruntled residents took to the streets in protest
A single lane remains obstructed. Those delays currently climbing towards an hour as well. In Orlando West, there's protest action on Kumala Street, just after Macheta Street. To avoid the street has been blocked off there. That's Kumalo
Officer for Agri SA, joining us on the line. The situation, guys, you should see the visuals, Soweto. It looked like it was quite hectic. You should see the tensions in KwaZulu-Natal as we speak. Quite concerning indeed. Quite concerning
into Boxburg. Traffic also heavily backed up on the R21 southbound. That's Riddfon Dane Road from Griffiths to Easter and Moore. In Orlando, Soweto, violent protests while violent clashes on Kumalo Street. That's near the Hector Peterson.
Traffic. Traffic. We still have delays as you pass through Orlando West due to the protest action that have erupted in that area. Kumalo Street is under pressure. Just as you go towards Hector Peterson Memorial, give yourself a bit of extra
that move us. You're listening to the national pulse. Now we're going to get to some of your comments. In fact, many people wanting to talk. Do if you are in Durban, if you are in Soweto, and there are stories of, you know, there's been
and the burning of cars. Those clashes were between Soweto residents and foreign nationals in Orlando, Soweto, today. 7:02 afternoons with Renebuchile Mabuta, 1 to 3pm. Ladies and gentlemen, for the very first time, Dr. Wandinula. Woohoo!
And Pella Road in Orlando West is closed off to traffic. And this is next to the Hector Peterson Memorial. And this is due to alleged clashes between foreign nationals and South African nationals. For your weather now, Cape Town will see
items. Tagisokoba, eyewitness news, Durban. To Gauteng now, where police are on the scene in Orlando in Soweto, where several cars have been torched following clashes between residents and foreign-owned shop owners. Disgruntled Soweto
on the N4 westbound in the city of Tuane close to Solomon Matlangu Drive, where two of the lanes have been closed off. In Orlando West anticipates some protest action on Kumalu Street in both directions after Majeta Street. Do a void.
Person, Kolani Filcha, is still urging motorists to avoid the Orlando area as there are cars which are still on fire. We can confirm that Kumala Rain Main Road and Pella Road in Orlando West is closed off to traffic. And this is next to the
To the scene today, where several cars have been torched. Disgruntled Soweto residents took to the streets to protest over illegal immigration. The tensions follow a recent constitutional court ruling on the processing of asylum seekers.
Lamini has all the stories. Good afternoon. Thanks, John. A very good afternoon. Well, no injuries have been reported following clashes between Soweto residents and foreign nationals in Orlando, Soweto this afternoon. Police responded.
I'm Gladys Mutelem. We continue with our breaking news. Firefighters have now arrived in Orlando West in Soweto, where violence erupted in the past couple of hours. Cars have been set alight, gunshots fired, and police have been responding
The word is perambulating. A very good afternoon news making headlines at the tower. Violence has erupted in Soweto during a march to the home affairs offices in Orlando West. Tensions between South African and foreign nationals have
city of Durban, in the streets there, downtown. There's also been now reports of violence in Soweto. Unconfirmed, but I'm not sure what the details are. If we know more about it, we will certainly tell you. Let's talk about Stat SA: 30
R21 southbound, ahead of the high road exit, but you're 20 minutes to your travel time. Out in Orlando West, there are reports of protest action along Kumalu Street that is between Ochiles Street as well as Macheta Street. Do avoid,
Good evening once again. Remember to be extra, extra cautious as you travel past the Orlando West area. If you're coming from Lipsprade Valley, going to link up with Kumalo, going to link up with Moikey Street. You're giving yourself a bit
with quenching those fires. As law enforcement, we definitely are on the ground to ensure that it doesn't break out. Tolani Fischler, thank you, JMPD spokesperson. If you're in Orlando West, if you're in the area of Kumalo Street and you
for a while. The police presumably doing as much as they can. But fire vehicles, fire engines, are there any available in Soweto, and if so, any clues to whether they are on their way? They are available in the area of Soweto. We are
Any signs that this might be spreading to other parts of Soweto? Good afternoon to you. Hey, afternoon to you, John. And let me also greet the listeners. At the present moment, we can say that it is contained to that area around the Hector
On 702. Right, let's get ourselves out to Soweto, particularly to Orlando West. We've described for you already Balid Lameni's bulletin, but also Karabo Chali, just updating you on problems on Kumalo Street in Orlando West. Kolani Fitla,
12 eastbound before Rondebolt Road. And this is now causing more than an hour delay all the way from Edenville Road in Orlando, Soweto. We're still keeping an eye on those violent clashes on Kumalo Street near the Hector Peterson Memorial.
So, has action been taken? We've got many questions for her. If you are out in the area of Orlando West and you've got something you've seen, something you want to share, please do give us a call. Some of you are responding as well to our
a moment, we're going to talk to JMPD spokesperson Kolani Fitler. He's out in Soweto at the scene of the troubles out in Orlando West. And we'll get the very latest from what he's seen and also whatever advice he may have for people who.