South Africa:Pretoria undelock after a night of violent political protests

The city of Pretoria is under lock down today after a night of violent political protests. Protesters are back on the streets this morning and several roads have been closed. There’s a heavy police presence. Protesters have set buses alight and there are reports of people trapped inside.

Last night, hundreds of angry residents burnt and stoned buses and cars as they protested against the ruling party’s mayoral candidate choice for the area. Police have opened cases of murder and malicious damage to property.