20 Sep 2019 | 05:49 AM UTC
South Africa: Farm workers to protest in Cape Town September 21
Union representing farm workers calls for protest march in Cape Town on September 21; heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions expected
Event
The Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union (CSAAWU) is calling for a protest march in Cape Town on Saturday, September 21, to demand improved working conditions for farm workers. All farm workers and their supporters are being asked to gather at Hanover and Keizergracht Street at 10:00 (local time). Demonstrators are then expected to march towards the Norwegian and Swedish consulate. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are expected along the march route.
CSAAWU is calling for similar marches every Saturday until Saturday, October 12.
Advice
Individuals in Cape Town are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized traffic disruptions and a heightened security presence near demonstration sites, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
