A protester was killed, apparently by police, during violent protests against the merger of municipalities in Zamdela, Sasolburg. Two people have been killed and scores injured since the protests started on Sunday (January 20 2013). More than 200 people have been arrested. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

Residents express their dissatisfaction with the proposed merger between Metsimaholo Local Municipality and the Ngwathe Local Municipality, which would affect the town of Zamdela. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

A crowd gathers to watch as tyres burn on a road in the township. Picture: Lucky Maibi/Foto24

Residents stoned stores and municipal offices, and barricaded roads. On Monday (January 21 2013) protesters set two trucks alight and injured two police officers inside an armoured vehicle, which was stuck in mud. Picture: Lucky Maibi/Foto24

The remains of a burnt car used to barricade a road. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

A road sign was unearthed and used by protesters to barricade roads leading into Zamdela. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

Protesters also used building structures to prevent motorists from entering parts of the town. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

Protesters close off a street with bricks and a burning car. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

More police officers were brought in to help gain control of the situation on Monday. Picture: Nelius Rademan/Foto24

A protester hurls a hammer at a police armoured truck. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

A group of youngsters hold bricks while resisting the police. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

An armed protester looks on at police, who have been trying to control the situation in Zamdela. Picture: Leon Sadiki/ City Press

Police apprehend a community member. More than 200 people have been arrested for public violence during the protests. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press

Police used water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Dumisani Mthimkhulu, a young child, sustained a rubber bullet wound to his leg. Picture: Lucky Maibi/Foto24

A wounded community member is assisted after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet. Picture: Leon Sadiki/City Press