10 Jun 2021 | 02:29 PM UTC
South Africa: Trade unions plan to march and protest in Estcourt, June 11
Trade unions plan march and protest in Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa, June 11. Increased security, transport disruptions.
Event
Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and Agricultural Food and Allied Democratic Workers Union (AFADWU) plan to protest in Estcourt, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, June 11. Protesters will gather at Princess Park at 09:00 before marching to the Nestle factory. The demonstration is in solidarity with striking factory workers, who have been striking over a wage dispute. The exact march route has not been announced; however, it is likely participants will march along Harding Road. It is unclear how many people will attend the rally; however, numbers are likely to reach the hundreds.
Security personnel will almost certainly monitor the procession and may try to break up the march if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the march route.
Advice
Heed the advice of security personnel and allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area. Avoid the gathering as a standard precaution.
