19 Nov 2024 | 01:59 PM UTC
South Africa: Pro-Palestinian activists plan to protest in Cape Town Nov. 20
Pro-Palestinian activists plan to protest at National Prosecuting Authority in Cape Town, South Africa, 12:30 Nov. 20. Disruptions likely.
Pro-Palestine activists plan to protest the National Prosecuting Authority buildings in central Cape Town from 12:30 on Nov. 20 to call for the prosecution of a South African national allegedly fighting for the Israel Defense Forces. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely. Counter-protests, while unlikely, are also possible. Minor clashes between protesters and police, or protesters and counterprotesters, cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest area as a precaution. Refrain from discussing sensitive topics, including the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, in public spaces, especially with unfamiliar persons. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. Heed instructions from authorities.
Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October 2023, related demonstrations have regularly been held in South Africa. While violence has been reported at some rallies, most have remained peaceful. The most frequent gatherings have occurred in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria; there remains an elevated risk of clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists, both notably engaged in clashes in Cape Town in November 2023.
