07 Feb 2024 | 03:45 PM UTC
South Africa: Civil society group to protest in Pretoria (Tshwane) Feb. 8
Civil society group to march to Department of Mineral Resources in Pretoria, South Africa, Feb. 8. Increased security, disruptions likely.
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) civil society movement plans to lead a movement to march to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) offices in Pretoria (Tshwane) on Feb. 8. The purpose of the march is to hand a memorandum demanding greater inclusion of communities living near mining operations. Supporters will gather at 09:00 at Jubilee Square in Sunnyside and march to the DMRE offices.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Violence is unlikely, but isolated scuffles are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or engage in acts of public violence.
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution. Plan for some road travel delays and increased security measures near the affected area. Heed instructions from authorities.
