South Africa: Ongoing protest in Sandton amid e-hailing drivers strike, Sept. 20

Event

E-hailing taxi drivers from the E-Hailing Partners Council (EPCO) are currently protesting in Sandton, northern Johannesburg, Sept. 20. Their denouncing reportedly include increased levels of insecurity affecting the drivers and an alleged lack of consideration from companies and authorities. They plan to gather at the intersection of William Nicol Drive and Sandron Drive and to march to management offices located in Randburg and Sandton.

Heightened security is likely in Sandton in the coming hours. Localized road travel disruptions are possible in northern Johannesburg. Altercations between demonstrators and drivers are possible. Violence between protesting drivers and security forces is possible if protesters ignore police orders to disperse or engage in acts of public violence.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Consider avoiding impacted routes until the situation stabilizes. Reconfirm the status of road routes before departure. Do not drive through roadblocks until officials have cleared them. Heed the instructions of authorities.