The City of Ekurhuleni on Gauteng’s East Rand is urging all municipal staff to prepare for major commuter disruptions, next Tuesday.
Marches against undocumented immigrants are planned across the country on Tuesday. The metro says the protests could lead to traffic congestion, road closures, public transport delays, and heightened activity.
Ekurhuleni says staff should make travel arrangements early and exercise caution when commuting, and if one anticipates being late or have safety concerns, the City says they must contact their line manager as soon as possible.
WATCH | Residents of Ekurhuleni have led another march through Daveyton, calling on undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. They say they want the all undocumented immigrants to go back to their home countries and reapply to return to South Africa. pic.twitter.com/YxH0y75kK4
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The municipality is also making it clear that this is not a City-led action, and all employees are still expected to report for duty as normal. Departments have been instructed to activate contingency plans to keep essential services running despite any delays.
The City adds that it will issue further updates as more information becomes available.
WATCH | Residents of Greater Benoni march through the streets of Ekurhuleni in protest against undocumented foreign nationals, calling for stricter enforcement of migrations laws. SABC News reporter Nomvuyo Ntanjana is monitoring the situation. pic.twitter.com/rjVo0UarzF
— SABC News (@SABCNews) June 6, 2026
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Expected traffic delays
Meanwhile, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is warning motorists to expect major traffic delays on Tuesday next week, as three approved marches will take place simultaneously in Hillbrow, the inner city, and Glen Austin in Midrand.
The protests form part of mass demonstrations against illegal immigration. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says disruptions are expected between 7:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon.
“In the Johannesburg inner city and hillbrow, two major processions will affect the morning grid. First the group March and March will gather at Beyers Naude Square, starting at 10 o’clock in the morning. They will march to raise awareness regarding the inner city safety, youth development and to demand better community service access. The route goes East on Helen Joseph Street, left onto Troy Street which becomes … right into Queen Street to submit their memorandum at Constitutional Hill. Simultaneously the labour and civic organisation will be marching to engage the department of Home Affairs on concerns regarding illegal immigration policies and local labour compliance.”
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