10 Jan 2020 | 02:20 PM UTC
South Africa: Demonstration scheduled in Johannesburg January 15
Unions to march towards Eskom CEO’s office in Johannesburg’s Sunninghill district on January 15; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions possible
Event
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) representing employees of the state-owned Eskom electric utility have called for a demonstration to take place in Johannesburg on Wednesday, January 15. Demonstrators are expected to gather in front of Eskom's headquarters located in the Sunninghill district to demand that Eskom's unbundling into three entities be stopped immediately.
A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are anticipated in the vicinity of the protest.
Advice
Individuals in Johannesburg are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
