South Africa: Road closures reported following service delivery protests in Pretoria (Tshwane) April 13

Event

The N4 highway and R104 road are closed following service delivery protests in Pretoria (Tshwane) April 13. Reports indicate that protestors are burning material on the roads. Authorities are advising motorists to choose alternative routes of travel.

An increased security presence is likely in the vicinity in the coming hours. Clashes are possible between security forces and protesters. Transport and business disruptions are likely to persist in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the protest sites due to possible clashes. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a nongovernment building. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations through the morning of April 13.