04 Dec 2022 | 05:39 PM UTC
South Africa: Activists to stage demonstration outside Department of Basic Education building in Pretoria, Guateng Province, 10:00 Dec. 5
Activists to protest at Department of Basic Education building in Pretoria, South Africa, 10:00 Dec. 5. Increased security likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Build One South Africa (BOSA) party and Unemployed Educators Movement of South Africa will demonstrate outside the Department of Basic Education building starting at 10:00 Dec. 5. The purpose of the action is to submit a formal memorandum to the Minister of Basic Education to demand greater action in addressing matters related to unemployment. It remains unclear how many participants the gathering may draw.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security near the protest venue as a precaution; security personnel could attempt to disperse the gathering if it becomes disruptive. Although violence is unlikely, low-level confrontations between protesters and police cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the demonstration site.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a standard security precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for possible localized transport disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
