Motorists planning to travel through Pretoria’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, are advised to be aware of road closures and disruptions.
Story Summary:
- Protesters with the Unpaid Benefit Campaign will march in Pretoria on Tuesday to demand the release of withheld pension funds.
- Several roads in the CBD, including Struben, Madiba, and Paul Kruger Streets, will be closed from 10:00 to 13:30.
- Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as Boom and Nana Sita Streets during the march.
Pretoria CBD road closures for Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The Unpaid Benefit Campaign, a group advocating for the release of withheld pension funds, will stage a march that will affect multiple streets in the area.
In a statement, the Tshwane Metro Poice Department (TMPD) confirmed the march will begin at Marabastad Old Putco Depot at 10:00, with participants proceeding to the National Treasury offices at 131 Thabo Sehume Street.
They are expected to disperse by 13:30.
The following streets will be affected during the demonstration:
- Struben Street
- Kgosi Mampuru Street
- Sophy De Bryn Street
- Johannes Ramokhoase Street
- Madiba Street
- Bosman Street
- Paul Kruger Street
- Thabo Sehume Street
To minimize inconvenience, motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes, including:
- Boom Street
- WF Nkomo Street
- Francis Baard Street
- Nana Sita Street
TMPD and SAPS officers will be deployed throughout the CBD to monitor the situation and ensure safety.