source: News24 (South Africa)
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Police Forces of South Africa (1994-)
location: Pietermaritzburg
notes: 15 May. East Street Hostel dwellers, Pietermaritzburg, blocked the Masukwana Street with burning tyres and litter. Demonstrators were armed with sticks and broken bottles. The demonstration was in response to the power that were cut off at the hostel. Police dispersed the crowds. The demonstrators demanded to speak to the mayor. [size=150].