Protests‚ over water‚ electricity and sanitation‚ began at 1am.

Bremmer‚ Van der Hoff‚ Deborah‚ Theo Slabbert‚ Malie and Mineral streets are blocked with burning tyres.

A truck was also set alight in Van der Hof.

The protesters are from the Gamorrah informal settlement in Pretoria West.

Unconfirmed reports stated some white residents‚ carrying guns‚ were gathering‚ saying they will protect their area.