01 Jun 2023 | 11:55 AM UTC
South Africa: Activists marching to Union Buildings in Pretoria June 1
Hundreds of people reportedly marching to Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, June 1. Tight security and disruptions likely.
Event
Hundreds of people are reportedly marching to the Union Buildings in Pretoria June 1. A coalition of more than 30 civil society groups is demanding the immediate deportation of illegal immigrants from the country. Demonstrators gathered at Burgers Park before marching to the Union Buildings.
The authorities are likely to deploy to the area to manage the protest. Officials may seek to disperse or clear the demonstrators in the coming hours which could trigger clashes. The protest is likely to result in ground travel and public transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the protest. Consider alternative routes around the impact area. Plan for disruptions to general travel. Reconfirm the status of the route in the coming hours. Heed the directives of the local authorities and monitor local media for updates. Reconfirm all public transport services that operate in or through the area.
