Sandton, Alexandra and surrounds prepare for protests ahead of G20 Summit
Johannesburg is gearing up for at least seven planned protests as the G20 Summit approaches, with police closely monitoring any potential flare-ups in Sandton and Nasrec.
Johannesburg authorities are preparing for a series of demonstrations expected to take place in the lead-up to the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend.
According to Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla, seven protests, marches, and pickets have been planned for areas around Nasrec and Sandton starting on November 21.
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Fihla said SAPS, Public Order Policing units, and JMPD officers will also be monitoring the precincts for any unplanned or spontaneous protest actions that may arise during the summit period.
Sandton CPF public relations officer Roshan Byjnal noted that while there has been talk of demonstrations, they are expected to remain confined to designated parks and approved protest zones.
Authorities are urging residents and commuters to stay informed and anticipate intermittent disruptions as delegations begin to arrive for the global event.
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Alexandra action
Activity in Alexandra is set to pick up as local groups prepare their own events alongside the broader demonstrations linked to the Summit.
The Ziyakhala Movement plans to march to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
Participants are expected to gather at 09:00 at the Alex Mall Sports Ground. The route and endpoint have not yet been confirmed, and the duration is still uncertain, although organisers estimate it could run for about an hour to an hour and a half.
At 10:00, the Alex-SanKopano centre will host a Youth Strategy Policy Consultative Workshop and a session on the Zikhala Ka Njani Strategy.
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Organisers say the programme is scheduled for three hours, from 10:00 to 13:00, but the timing may shift depending on how much young people contribute during discussions.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said he had not received official notice of these events.
The only activity formally logged so far is a planned uMkhonto we Sizwe protest at Pan Africa Mall.
Fihla noted that he is still checking for updates and will provide further information once confirmed.
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