South Africa: Political protest in Durban's CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, March 8

Opposition party Action SA is staging a protest in Durban's CBD, March 8. The protest, staged before the 2024 general and provincial election campaigns, calls for better public service employment opportunities. The march has reportedly affected ground travel along and around West Street.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions will likely occur near the affected area in the coming hours. Violence is unlikely, but isolated scuffles are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or engage in acts of public violence.