PRETORIA – What was supposed to be Tshwane’s State of the Capital Address on Thursday has descended into chaos.

ANC councoillors interupted Mayor Solly Msimanga when he wanted to deliver his speech and continued demonstrating throughout Thursday morning.

The ANC was given a moment of silence as per request, however they’ve made a U-turn saying the #SOCA2017 won’t go ahead. pic.twitter.com/Crrkr6gFXu

— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) April 6, 2017

After several pleas for calm from the Speaker fell on deaf ears, Msimanga’s address had to be temporarily adjourned.

ANC councillors requested to leave – they refused. Now there’s an order for them to be escorted out after disruptions. #SOCA2017

— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) April 6, 2017

Tempers are flaring up between ANC and DA councillors. #SOCA2017 pic.twitter.com/NRNBzqucfR

— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) April 6, 2017

eNCA Reporter Lirandzu Themba said some workers at the Tshwane Events Centre and journalists were threatened with violence they were prevented from recording the chaos.

Police had arrived on the scene and were expected to remove some councillors from the venue.

WATCH#SOCA2017 Some ANC members snatching phones from media for filming. ANC councillors step in and recover them.
The apologise.
MV pic.twitter.com/1QU9KjkI9G

— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) April 6, 2017

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