21 Feb 2022 | 03:47 AM UTC
South Africa: Opposition party plans march in Cape Town Feb. 23
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) plans march in Cape Town, South Africa, Feb. 23. Increased security and localized disruptions likely.
Event
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party plans to hold a protest march in Cape Town from 10:00 Feb. 23 to demand the government reject loans from international institutions. Supporters will gather at Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s District 6 campus before marching to the parliament building. Dozens to hundreds of people could participate in the demonstration.
Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely along the march route. While clashes are unlikely, they remain possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations Feb. 23. Avoid all protests. Leave the area at the first sign of confrontation.
