South Africa: Protests ongoing in Atteridgeville, Tshwane, Feb. 26

Event

An ongoing protest is underway in the Atteridgeville area of Tshwane (Pretoria), Feb. 26, resulting in severe traffic delays along the N4 and WF Nkomo Street. Initial reports have indicated that locals' protest to remove immigrants from the Pheli Township has resulted in looting, burning tires, and large rocks being placed along several roads.

Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the event and prevent any further unrest; clashes are possible. Localized traffic disruptions will likely continue along roads entering and exiting Atteridgeville and central Tshwane through at least the afternoon of Feb. 26.

Advice

Monitor local media for updates on the protest action. Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check local traffic conditions for disruptions and allow extra time to reach destinations in and around central Tshwane.