Six arrested in Diepkloof protest over ongoing power outage
They say they have been without power since Monday, raising concerns about the pace of repairs
Black News 
With the ongoing protest action at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto, the Police have since arrested six people for public violence. This as frustrated residents in the area have taken to the streets in protest over prolonged electricity outage.
They say they have been without power since Monday, raising concerns about the pace of repairs and communication from power utilities.
WATCH | Tensions remain high at Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto as residents protest ongoing power outages. One resident says she is frustrated, noting that her child depends on oxygen support. pic.twitter.com/UzSeQaPExw
— SABC News (@SABCNews) April 25, 2026
Gauteng Acting South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana says they have deployed crime intelligence in the area to monitor the situation.
“Currently we have managed to arrest six people for public violence since from this morning up to now. We are still continuing, our crime intelligence is on the ground, our detectives are here taking cases as they come immediately processing and our public order policing were mobilised including Johannesburg public order. All the teams are standing by to ensure that all community members are safe from harm and those that are not part of the protest can move around freely.”
WATCH | SABC News reporter Calvin Dludla is tracking developments at the protest in Diepkloof, Soweto, where residents are protesting over ongoing electricity outages. pic.twitter.com/xdnbqO2qmF
— SABC News (@SABCNews) April 25, 2026
VIDEO | Diepkloof Protests | Residents threaten protest over prolonged blackout
