NEWSFLASH: CBD streets to be affected by march
Leyds Street between Robert Sobukwe and Kotze streets will be closed from 07:00 until the march is over.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as several streets in the Pretoria CBD will be affected by a protest march on Monday morning.
This as the South African Police Services (SAPS) will hold an awareness campaign march against gender-based violence.
The march will start from Paul Kruger Street southbound at 10:00, according to Tshwane metro police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba.
The group will then march to Jubilee Park.
“They [marchers] will turn left into Francis Baard Street then right into Leyds Street then halt at Sunnyside SAPS for 15 minutes, then proceed with Kotze Street until Jubilee Park.”
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He said Leyds Street between Robert Sobukwe and Kotze streets will be closed from 07:00 until the march is over.
“Male metro police officers who are willing to support this initiative are allowed to join the march in their uniform without firearms,” he said.
Marchers are expected to disperse from Jubilee Park at 15:00.
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