South Africa: Demonstration in Johannesburg June 14

Event

Unions representing employees of the Eskom electric utility have called for a demonstration to take place in Johannesburg on Thursday, June 14, to demand salary increases. According to local sources, demonstrators will gather in front of Eskom's headquarters in the Sunninghill suburb of the city. Similar demonstrations were held without incident on Wednesday, June 13. According to union representatives, no service disruptions are to be expected as a result of the demonstration. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are anticipated in the vicinity of any gatherings.

Advice

Individuals in Johannesburg are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.