South Africa: N8 highway closed south of Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, due to protest action

Event

Authorities have closed the N8 highway immediately south of Kimberley, near Kimberley Airport, due to protest action, April 28. Locals are protesting against service delivery issues. Initial reports have indicated that protesters have placed burning tires on roads and are throwing projectiles at vehicles. Queuing traffic has been reported along alternative routes. Security forces have deployed to the area to manage traffic volumes.

Advice

Prepare for delays along the N8 Kimberley and on alternative routes. Consider avoiding the impacted area in the coming hours.