Traffic in Tshwane is severely impacted today due to ongoing protests in several areas, including Pretoria West and central administrative routes.
Tshwane traffic: Protests will likely affect these roads
Protests that began in Atteridgeville, at WF Nkomo Street between Mohiri and Acridian Streets have led to road barricades and the use of burning tyres, although authorities have since reported that the road has been cleared and traffic is flowing smoothly with ongoing monitoring by Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) and SAPS.
Despite this, disruptions continue, particularly linked to planned marches by various community groups demanding better service delivery.
The primary roads affected by these protests include:
- WF Nkomo Street: Initial site of disruptions, now monitored for further unrest.
- Kgosi Mampuru Street: A key route for marches moving towards governmental buildings.
- Madiba Street and Lillian Ngoyi Street: Expected to experience slowdowns due to protest marches.
- Bosman Street and Sophie De Bruyn Street: Central to the march routes and likely to be congested.
- Steve Biko Street, Leyds Street, and Sisulu Street: These peripheral streets may also experience increased traffic as motorists seek alternative routes.
Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes such as Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Nana Sita Street, and Pretorius Street to avoid the affected areas.
What we know about the protests in Atteridgeville
The protests, largely driven by the Community Concern Group Ext19 and the Ephraim Mogale Ward 12 Development Forum, centre around demands for improved service delivery.
These groups have organised marches that have gathered significant participation, reflecting widespread community grievances over local government services.
The protests are not only a response to specific local issues but are also part of a broader expression of dissatisfaction with the pace and quality of service delivery.
Marchers have planned stops at key government departments such as the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Department of Public Works to hand over memorandums detailing their demands.
As the situation develops, TMPD and SAPS are maintaining a heavy presence in key areas to manage the flow of marches and minimize disruptions to the public.