Four people have been arrested and will be charged for public violence as sporadic acts of hostility flared up once again in Mamelodi, East of Pretoria. Residents took to the streets last night demanding service delivery.

The protest action continued with residents clashing with the police after incidents of stone-throwing and road-barricading.  Police spokesperson Johannes Maheso says after a stand-off, residents agreed to temporarily suspend their protest to give negotiations a chance.

Maheso confirmed that at present the situation is calm and that police personnel are keeping things under control. No injuries have been reported. 

Earlier reports indicated that schooling had been disrupted in Extension 20 where learners in the area claim they have been affected as there is no transport to ferry them to their  schools. 

Police reportedly used rubber bullets to disperse a group that blockaded the Hans Strydom road. Two trucks were sent in to collect refuse which protesters earlier used to block the way.

Residents agreed to suspend their protests while  local authorities  look for solutions to the problems that led to the demonstrations. Council members have started clearing the road after protesters barricaded it with burning tyres and stones this morning.