30 Jul 2019 | 07:24 AM UTC
South Africa: Bus drivers continue to protest in Pretoria July 30 /update 1
Bus drivers block roads for a second consecutive day in protest for salary increase in Pretoria on July 30; traffic disruptions reported
Event
Bus drivers in Pretoria are protesting for the seconding consecutive day as of Tuesday, July 30, to demand a salary increase of 18 percent. As of Tuesday morning (local time), drivers have parked buses on main roads across the Central Business District (CBD), bringing traffic to standstill. Police have been dispatched to try and unblock roads. Associated traffic disruptions are expected in the coming hours.
Further related protests are anticipated in the coming days. Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected in the vicinity of the protests.
Advice
Individuals in Pretoria are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, allow additional travel time, and seek alternative modes of transportation if necessary.
