COSMOCITY-Locals protest against the opening of Cosmo City Fire Station Uncertain if event will continue

Protesters in front of the Cosmo City Fire Station.

The official opening of the Cosmo City Fire Station has been interrupted by a protest action by local residents who blockaded the entrance to the premises this morning, 1 March.



About 50+ residents staged a protest in front of the Fire Station on South Africa Drive, preventing Joburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, from officially opening the station, saying that they want the building to be run by residents of Cosmo City since the station was built by the previous administration.

It was unclear whether the event would take place, as residents continue to chant in front of the entrance. In the meantime, Johannesburg Metro Police Department officers are on scene monitoring the tense situation.

Protesters in front of the Cosmo City Fire Station.