19 Apr 2024 | 01:31 PM UTC
South Africa: Trade unions plan to protest in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, April 22
Trade unions plan to protest in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, April 22, to demand work opportunities. Localized disruptions likely.
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) and the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) plan to protest in Pietermaritzburg on April 22. They are demanding, among other requests, that the premiership prioritize the employment of locals. The march will start on the Mayor's Walk at 09:30 and end at the Premier's office. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
Heightened security is likely along the protest route, especially near the Premier's offices; localized transport and business disruptions are also likely near the affected area. Clashes between protesters and the police are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive.
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays in and near the protest area. Heed instructions from authorities. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a nongovernmental building.
