Tshwane residents and commuters are advised to plan their routes carefully for Friday, 15 September 2023, as the “Put South Africa First” protest is set to take place.
Everything you must know about the ‘Put South Africa First’ protest
The march, organised to address the pressing issue of the drug pandemic in the country, is expected to draw participants and spectators from various areas.
Here are the key details you need to know about the protest:
Purpose and Gathering Point
The primary objective of the march is to address the drug pandemic in South Africa.
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Participants will gather at Burgers Park, located at the intersection of Thabo Sehume Street and Jacob Mare Street in Pretoria. The gathering is scheduled to commence at 09:00 in the morning.
March Route
The march will follow a designated route from Burgers Park to the Union Buildings, situated on Stanza Bopape Street in Acadia. The route encompasses several significant streets within Tshwane.
Tshwane roads to avoid on Friday, 15 September 2023
March Route Details
- From the gathering point at Burgers Park, marchers will proceed along Lilian Ngoyi Street.
- They will then make a right turn onto Nana Sita Street.
- Next, they will turn left onto Nelson Mandela Street.
- Another right turn will take them onto Madiba Street.
- The march will continue straight until it reaches the Union Buildings Triangle on Stanza Bopape Street.
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Affected Streets
Several streets along the route will be directly affected by the march. These include:
- Lilian Ngoyi Street
- Nana Sita Street
- Nelson Mandela Street
- Madiba Street
- Stanza Bopape Street
- Steve Biko Street
- Hamilton Street
- Leyds Street
The protest is expected to conclude at the Union Buildings at 13:00, at which point participants will begin to disperse.
Commuters and motorists are encouraged to consider alternative routes to avoid disruptions.
Suggested alternatives include:
- Visagie Street
- Jeff Masemola Street
- Francis Baard Street
- Park Street
- Bosman Street
- Thabo Sehume Streets
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To ensure the safety and smooth progression of the march, Tshwane Metro Police Officers will be deployed to monitor the event and all affected streets.
Motorists who regularly use the affected routes are strongly advised to seek alternative routes on the day of the protest.