25 Nov 2022 | 10:06 AM UTC
South Africa: Ongoing protest over poor service delivery in Pretoria, Nov. 25
Ongoing protest over poor service delivery in Pretoria, South Africa, Nov. 25. Likely traffic disruptions; avoid protest.
Event
Tshwane African National Congress (ANC) members are protesting in Pretoria 10:00-14:00 Nov. 25. They are protesting against poor service delivery by the municipality's governing coalition led by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The march began at the old Putco depot and will end at Tshwane House. Police have reportedly announced that the following roads will be affected:
Kgosi Mampuru Street
Madiba Street
Struben Street
Sophie de Bruyn Street
Bosman Street
Paul Kruger Street
Thabo Sehume Street
Lillian Ngoyi Street
Sisulu Street
Additional police are deployed to monitor the action. Clashes between protesters and the police are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive. The protest and related security measures could likely create significant transport disruptions in the surrounding area.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in affected areas.