WATCH: Police shoot rubber bullets in clashes with residents over disconnections

A tense standoff between Johannesburg Metro Police officers and community members in Lenasia South erupted into chaos on Tuesday.

Police were in the area to ensure order as Johannesburg Water removed illegal water connections in Phumlamqashi.

Some angry alleged residents reportedly started hurling stones at officers, who responded by firing rubber bullets.

There have no reports of injuries and calm was later restored to the area.

WATCH: Police opening fire at alleged community members

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