Community patrollers aware of possible nationwide protest
A national protest and march to the Union Buildings is reportedly planned for Friday.
UPDATE 2025/04/02 – 15:15
The Gauteng Joint Operations Centre (JOC) says that while it is aware of messages circulating about possible protests at the Union Buildings on Friday, April 4, nothing can be confirmed at this stage.
According to the JOC, there is currently no reason to panic.
“Some notices have also mentioned high-risk activities such as a ‘national shutdown’ or ‘Occupy Union Buildings’. We appreciate the concern and would like to inform everyone that, although these events have not yet been confirmed, the JOC will continue to monitor the situation together with law enforcement agencies. We will keep the community informed of any situations that may pose a safety risk,” the JOC said on its official WhatsApp broadcast channel.
The JOC called on the public to rely on reliable sources for information and only share verified news in order to avoid unnecessary fear and panic.
The JOC stressed that while posts may appear on various groups and channels, the JOC’s WhatsApp channel is the only official warning channel they use.
MEYERTON – The Midvaal Community Patrollers say they are aware of a nationwide protest planned by Defend South Africa for Friday, April 4.
The organisation is demanding the immediate resignation of Cyril Ramaphosa as president and head of state of South Africa and has reportedly planned a march to the Union Buildings.
Some fear that they intend to occupy the Union Buildings and that people will be threatened with violence to participate in the march.
According to a message from the Midvaal Community Patrollers, the SAPS is also aware of the planned action and will be monitoring the situation in Meyerton.
The Midvaal Community Patrollers can be reached on 071 882 5621.
