South Africa: Violence Erupts As Community Residents Get Rid of Drugs and Prostitution

Violence broke out in Pretoria West on Saturday as residents were trying to get rid of drugs and prostitution in their territory.

Infuriated residents raided what they called drug dens, telling the tenants they did not want them living there anymore.

They also called for “pimps” to release prostitutes and send them back home.

Armed police were monitoring from the situation, while residents, some armed with sticks and rods, roamed the streets.

Businesses in the area had shut down by Saturday afternoon.

Police did not respond to calls for comment on Saturday.

It was not clear if there had been any injuries reported in the area.

This follows a breakout of violence in Rossetenville last week, where residents set alight 10 homes, claiming they belonged to drug dealers.