He sustained head injuries and died. A witness that was held with him in the nyala spoke to Eyewitness News saying they did not provoke the cops - while being transported in their vehicle.
For me this speaks to a larger problem that South Africa is facing. This year we celebrate #20yearsoffreedom, yet we continue to be comfortable letting our brothers and sisters live in poor conditions unnecessarily.
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa "called for calm and respect for the rule of law" as residents vowed to push ahead with demonstrations, now in their third day.
Police said two people were killed on Monday during protests in Mothotlung and Damonsville, where residents have reportedly been without water for at least a week.
The force refused to comment on how they died, while the country's police watchdog has launched a probe into the deaths.
Amid outrage and allegations of police brutality, Mthethwa called on any witnesses to come forward and moved to assure angry community members that no one was above the law.
"We can assure the public that if any official is found guilty, they will face the consequences," he said.
Violent protests over substandard delivery of utilities such as electricity and water are common in South Africa, where residents vent their anger at local government by taking to the streets.
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