28 Jul 2021 | 08:15 AM UTC
South Africa: Activists plan protests in support of former president in Richards Bay, July 28 and Johannesburg, July 30
Supporters of the former president to march in Richards Bay, July 28, and in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 30. Avoid protests.
Event
Protests in support of former President Jacob Zuma are scheduled for Richards Bay, July 28, and Johannesburg, July 30. The City of uMhlathuze, which includes Richards Bay, has reportedly granted permission for the march, July 28. The gathering is scheduled to start near the Zululand Chamber of Business Foundation (ZCBF) in the morning; protesters will then march along Guldengracht Steet and the East Central Arterial. The protest is scheduled to end at 15:00. On July 30, protesters plan to march to the African National Congress (ANC) headquarters, Luthuli House, in Johannesburg. The march will occur during the morning. Dozens to a few hundred people may attend the gatherings.
Security forces will likely deploy to monitor and manage the protests. Short-term significant but highly localized disruptions are likely near the gatherings. Significant clashes between protesters and the police are unlikely. Minor confrontations could occur.
Advice
Exercise caution in impacted areas. Avoid all protests. Plan for ground travel delays.
