- Protest action disrupted several routes in Johannesburg.
- Affected areas include Abu Bakr Asvat Road, K43 near the N12, and parts of the N12E and N12W.
- Protesters are demanding water and electricity for a new informal settlement.
UPDATE: According to the latest traffic advisory, N12 East and N12 West are currently free-flowing on both directions. Police are present along both sides monitoring the situation.
Protest action disrupted several key routes in Johannesburg on the N12, causing significant traffic delays and road closures.
N12 protest action affects multiple JHB routes
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The affected routes include Abu Bakr Asvat Road, the K43 near the N12, and both the N12E and N12W between these two offramps.
Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes, such as Nirvana Drive to Golden Highway or Eikenhof Roads, to enter or exit Lenasia.
The protest led to the complete closure of the N12 Highway, R554, and Klipspruit Valley.
Commuters experienced significant delays as traffic was redirected away from the protest sites.
The disruptions began early in the morning, with large groups gathering on the roads, blocking access and causing congestion.
The protest stems from demands by residents of a new informal settlement for basic services such as water and electricity.
These residents have voiced their frustrations over the lack of essential services, which has led to the organised protest action.