11 Aug 2021 | 12:18 PM UTC
South Africa: Protest prompts transport disruptions on N2 roadway near Grabouw, Western Cape Province, Aug. 11
Transport disruptions along the N2 roadway near Grabow, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Aug. 11 due to a protest.
Event
A protest near Grabouw, Western Cape Province, has led to disruptions along the N2 highway, Aug. 11; the reason for the protest remains unclear. Officials have closed access along the N2 route near Sir Lowry Pass Road. Traffic has been redirected through Kleinmond.
The authorities are likely to deploy security personnel to the impact site to manage the protest. Officials may seek to disperse or clear the demonstrators in the coming hours, which could trigger clashes.
Advice
Avoid all protests. Exercise caution when traveling on the N2 near Grabouw. Heed the instructions of local officials. Do not cross protester roadblocks.
