The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) says three legally approved marches are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions across the Johannesburg CBD, Hillbrow and parts of Midrand on Tuesday.
Thousands of demonstrators are expected to take part in separate marches focusing on community safety, illegal immigration and youth employment.
Motorists are being urged to expect road closures, rolling barricades and traffic delays between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The largest march, organised by March and March, will see about 5 000 participants walk from Beyers Naudé Square to Constitution Hill to hand over a memorandum on inner-city safety and access to services.
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JMPD says heavy law enforcement deployment will remain in place to manage traffic, monitor the marches and maintain public safety.
Meanwhile, motorists travelling through Pretoria’s city centre are being urged to expect significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday.
Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to march, calling for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
Supporters of the March and March campaign will gather at Church Square before marching to the Sunnyside Police Station.
Tshwane Metro Police and the South African Police Service will be deployed along the route to monitor the demonstration and manage traffic.
TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says several roads will be affected and motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.
“The marchers will gather at Church Square in Pretoria Central by 10am and proceed to Sunnyside Police Station. There will be a drop-off zone for buses only at WF Nkomo Street and Bosman Street, Church Square entrance. Thereafter, buses are expected to proceed to the old Putco depot where they will be parked in Marabastad. Private vehicles will be parked at an open space at the corner of Kgosi Mampuru Street and Madiba Street. No vehicles will be allowed at Church Square.”
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