01 Oct 2019 | 01:56 AM UTC
South Africa: Activists plan protest in Johannesburg October 1
Education activists call for a protest in Johannesburg on October 1; heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions expected
Event
Activists calling for free decolonized education have scheduled a protest in Johannesburg on Tuesday, October 1, to demand the release of fellow activist Kanya Cekeshe. Participants plan to gather at 10:00 (local time) at the High Court.
A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are expected near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Johannesburg are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all protests and public gatherings, anticipate transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence around the conference site, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.