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Amnesty SA calls for calm after protester killed as Tembisa riots continue

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Tembisa residents have taken to the streets to protest over service delivery issues. One person has been killed in clashes between the community and police.

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AMNESTY International SA has called for calm amid violent protests in Tembisa on Monday.

“The right to peacefully protest must be respected and protected. Protesters must refrain from using violence and damaging public property while making their voices heard,” the organisation tweeted.

It also called for the police to investigate the death of a protester. It is alleged that one person was shot during a clash between residents and police.

Angry residents blocked off the R21 under the Olifantsfontein bridge with burning tyres and rocks.

Law enforcement officials have been deployed to the area.

The riot apparently stems from cuts to electricity in the area.

Residents are demanding to be addressed by Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell. She was due to visit the area last week however.

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