Violent protests erupted in Atlantis, near Cape Town, as demonstrators took to the streets to protest corruption in the council.

Footage captured on October 18 shows protesters blocking a road with burning tyres and tree branches.

Police can be seen firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesting crowds.

Protesters are calling for seven members of the Cape Town council to resign over alleged corruption and poor public services delivery.

police clashed with protesters after a day of shutdown and protest against the lack of service delivery in Atlantis on the `west Coat of Cape Town.

residents are fed up with empty promises from the area councillor and have promised to continue the protest until they get their issues addressed