South Africa: Ongoing opposition party protest in central Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Province, as of early June 26

Supporters of the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party are currently protesting in central Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal province, early June 26. The march was set to start at 08:00 from the Pietermaritzburg UNISA (University of South Africa) campus and will end with a picket near the High Court. The party, led by controversial personality and former President Jacob Zuma, alleges that the latest general election in late May was fraudulent.

Authorities will likely monitor the situation in the coming hours and security services will likely deploy near governmental buildings such as the High Court. Localized road travel delays are possible in Pietermaritzburg's downtown area. Counter-protests from other parties are also possible. Clashes between opposing supporters or between protesters and security services are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or engage in acts of public violence.