25 May 2023 | 03:09 PM UTC
South Africa: Union members to protest in Sandton, Johannesburg, May 26
Union members to protest by US Consulate in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, May 26; possible localized disruptions.
Event
Members of the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCWU), affiliated to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), have announced they will march through Sandton, Johannesburg, on May 26 to deliver a memorandum of demands to the US Consulate and the head offices of a large retail chain. Protestors will reportedly gather at George Lea Park from 09:00 and march down Fredman Drive before returning back to George Lea Park through Sandton Drive. Authorities will deploy to monitor the protest.
Localized transport disruptions are possible in the affected area. Increased security is likely, especially near the US Consulate. Violence is not anticipated, but low-level scuffles are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or engage in acts of public violence.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution. Plan for some road travel delays and increased security measures near the consulate on May 26 and affected locations. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
