09 Feb 2022 | 07:20 AM UTC
South Africa: Protesters block N12 in Protea Glen, Soweto, Feb. 9
Protesters block N12 in Protea Glen, Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb. 9. Heightened security and localized disruptions likely.
Event
Protesters are blocking the N12 and surrounding roads in Protea Glen, Johannesburg, as of early Feb. 9. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is deploying additional officers to the area. Residents are reportedly protesting the lack of electricity service in the area.
A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are likely in the area. Clashes are possible between protesters and security forces, particularly if demonstrators are forcibly dispersed.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Heed instructions from the security forces. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area.
