23 Sep 2020 | 04:31 AM UTC
South Africa: Demonstrators to gather in Pretoria and Cape Town September 25
Environmental activists to demonstrate in Pretoria and Cape Town on September 25; avoid all large gatherings as a precaution
Event
Environmental activists are set to hold demonstrations in Cape Town and Pretoria on Friday, September 25, as part of a global strike demanding climate change action. Reportedly, demonstrators will gather in Pretoria (Gauteng province) at the Union Buildings from 10:00 (local time). In Cape Town (Western Cape province), gatherings are set to take place at 13:00 at Parliament, Isivivana Centre, Maynardville Park, and Littlewood Primary School.
A heightened security presence and associated disruptions should be anticipated at all protests.
Advice
Those in South Africa are advised to avoid any protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, allow ample travel time, and obey instructions issued by local authorities.
