Motorists are advised to AVOID these streets in Pretoria today as the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s planned march is currently underway.

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The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) said the marchers were expected to gather from 07:30 at Church Square, Madiba Street, before they march to the Union Buildings. 

The following streets are affected by the march: 

• Madiba Street
• Paul Kruger Street 
• Mutual Street 
• Lilian Ngoyi Street 
• Sisulu Street
• Du Toit Street 
• Nelson Mandela Drive 
• Ockerse Street 
• Steve Biko Road 
• Hamilton Street 
• Government Avenue 

“They are expected to disperse from the march at 13:30 at the Union Building.” 

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Here are the alternative routes: 

• Pretorius Street 
• Struben Street 
• Johannes Ramokhoase Street 
• Edmond Street 

TMPD and police officers will be deployed to monitor the march and all the affected streets. 

“Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.” 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) party will launch its manifesto at the Union Buildings on Saturday, starting with a march from Church Square.

The launch comes ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections, scheduled for later this year. 

Party leader John Steenhuisen’s address is expected to outline the party’s blueprint for a better South Africa.

DA federal chairperson Ivan Meyer said the manifesto will highlight the party’s transformative potential.

“This occasion transcends the boundaries of a mere event; it marks a movement of significant proportions, with the largest mobilisation effort in the history of the DA.

“Tens of thousands of DA supporters from every corner of South Africa will participate in the march from Church Square to the Union Buildings, showcasing an unprecedented level of enthusiasm.

“Notably, this broad-based support extends beyond our traditional strongholds, reflecting a groundswell of commitment from all regions of our nation,” said Meyer.

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