There's a total shutdown in Bethal, Mpumalanga. Roads have been barricaded and municipal services, shops and schools closed. Roads leading to Standerton, Ermelo, Secunda and Middelburg have been closed.
Residents are up in arms, complaining about service delivery in the area.
They say there's an acute challenge including water, electricity, road and unemployment.
SABC News reporter Tumelo Machogo is there.
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