02 Aug 2023 | 01:30 PM UTC
South Africa: Members of opposition party plan to march against rising crime levels in central Pretoria, Aug. 3,
Members of Action SA party plan to stage protest march in central Pretoria, South Africa, from 09:00 Aug. 3. Transport disruptions likely.
Event
Members of the Action SA opposition party will protest through central Pretoria over increasing crime rates in South Africa on Aug. 3. Authorities have announced that the march would start in Marabastad at 09:00 and end near the Telkom Towers Police Headquarters.
Authorities have announced increased security along the protest route. Localized transport disruptions are likely in the affected area, especially near the police headquarters. Violence is unlikely, 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 affected area. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.
