Residents of Soshanguve were on Monday night threatening to dig up an entire road because it contained no speed bumps which they believed led to the death of a child.
According to police spokesperson Percy Morokane about a 100 residents burnt tyres and blockaded the Morula Sun road.
He said they demanded that speed bumps and more road signs be provided after a child was knocked down by a car and died on Friday.
Morokane said, ”I can confirm that a case of culpable homicide was opened on Friday, but at this stage all the details of the victim are with the investigating officer.”
He said police managed to calm the residents and they agreed to meet with their local council about the issue on Tuesday. – Sapa