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07 Dec 2020 | 11:21 AM UTC

South Africa: Demonstrators gather at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng Province, Dec. 7

Demonstration at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, Dec. 7. Avoid the area.

Warning

Event

A disruptive protest is ongoing at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Dec. 7. Protesters have gathered along Andries Potgieter Boulevard. Media reports indicate that protesters may have engaged in arson attacks at the university.

Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the event and prevent any unrest. Localized traffic disruptions are possible along roads in the vicinity of the university.

Advice

Monitor local media for updates on the planned protest action. If possible, avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check local traffic conditions for disruptions.