22 Feb 2022 | 11:45 AM UTC
South Africa: Sports fans plan protest in Soweto, Johannesburg March 5
Sports fans plan protest in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, beginning 11:00 March 5; ground transport disruptions likely
Event
Sports fans plan to protest in Soweto, Johannesburg, on March 5 to demand that stadiums reopen to spectators. Participants will gather from 11:00 at an unconfirmed location and will march to Orlando Stadium.
Security forces may deploy to monitor the protest. Associated transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the protest. Violence is unlikely but cannot be completely ruled out.
Advice
Heed instructions of local officials. Exercise caution near the impact site.