South Africa: Nationwide banking strike and marches scheduled on September 27

Event

Sasbo, the largest South African financial union, has called for a strike on Friday, September 27, to protest planned retrenchments in the banking sector, and calling for a moratorium on job losses. Sources indicate that at least five marches have been scheduled, in Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, though details were not immediately available.

Significant transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are to be expected in the vicinity of all protests. Service interruptions in banks are likely.  

Advice

Individuals in South Africa are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, allow ample travel time, and obey instructions issued by local authorities.