South Africa: Swazi activists to protest in Arcadia, Pretoria (Tshwane), Dec. 5

Pro-democracy activists from Eswatini, grouped under the "Justice 4 Swaziland" banner, plan to protest through central Pretoria (Tshwane) from 09:00 Dec. 5. They are demanding the release of political prisoners incarcerated by the regime, among other demands. Protesters plan to gather near the Union buildings before marching to the nearby High Commission of Eswatini.

Increased security and transport disruptions are likely near the protest route, especially near the High Commission. Violence is unlikely, but isolated scuffles are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or engage in acts of public violence.