26 Mar 2021 | 10:05 AM UTC
South Africa: Protest in central Tshwane (Pretoria) March 26
Municipal workers protest in Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa, March 26. Several roads have reportedly been blocked.
Event
Protesting municipal workers have reportedly blocked roads outside Tshwane House in central Tshwane (Pretoria), March 26. Workers are demonstrating against the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) due to unresolved salary issues and delayed payments.
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 central Tshwane through at least the early afternoon March 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.
