June 30: Johannesburg motorists warned of major traffic disruptions

Motorists, commuters and residents travelling through Johannesburg are being urged to plan ahead after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) warned of significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June.

According to the JMPD, three legally approved marches will take place simultaneously across the Johannesburg CBD, Hillbrow and Midrand (Glen Austin), with widespread delays and rolling road closures expected throughout the day.

Integrated law enforcement teams, including the JMPD and SAPS Public Order Policing, will be deployed to monitor the marches, manage traffic flow and ensure public safety.

“Significant traffic disruptions and delays are anticipated between 07:00 and 16:00. Furthermore, integrated law enforcement teams will remain on high alert and will be actively deployed to monitor and manage the entire city before, during and after 30 June,” the JMPD said in a statement, as reported by SAnews.gov.za.

The department said the deployment is intended to maintain law and order, ensure public safety and respond swiftly to any spontaneous protests, pickets or gatherings.

“Motorists are strongly advised to avoid affected streets and use alternative routes where possible,” the department said.

Johannesburg CBD march

The first procession, organised by March & March, will focus on inner-city safety, youth development and access to community services.

Around 5,000 participants are expected to gather at Beyers Naudé Square before marching to Constitution Hill to hand over a memorandum to the Hillbrow Station Commander.

The march is scheduled to take place between 10:00 and 14:00 and will follow:

• Helen Joseph Street
• Troye Street
• Twist Street
• Kotze Street
• Queen Street

Hillbrow march

The second march, organised by the Labour and Civic Organisation (LACO), is expected to attract about 1,200 participants.

The demonstration aims to raise concerns about illegal immigration policies and engage the Department of Home Affairs.

Participants will gather at the intersection of Kotze and Hospital streets before marching to the Department of Home Affairs on Plein Street.

The procession is expected to take place between 09:00 and 12:00.

Midrand march

In Midrand, the Mayibuye Youth Activism Movement will lead a labour march focusing on youth employment opportunities.

Approximately 800 participants are expected to gather at the open space at Dale Road and Modderfontein Road before marching to the Sandton Plant Hire offices to hand over a memorandum on local employment concerns.

The march will run from 10:00 to 12:00, with dispersal expected by 13:00.

Plan your journey

According to the JMPD, rolling road closures and temporary barricades will be implemented as each procession moves through its approved route.

“Please exercise extreme patience, follow the directions of JMPD and law enforcement officers on the ground, or plan your travel outside the affected areas during these times,” the department said.

The information was released by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and reported by SAnews.gov.za.

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