Road is still closed at Francis Baard between kgosi Mampuru and Bosman Street due to a picket outside the Pretoria Magistrate’s court. Motorists are urged to use alternative roads;
Earlier:
A march took place at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court where a suspect in the Dros case will be appearing. Different organisations will arrive by buses from all provinces.
Picketers will be dropped off at 08:00 in Francis Baard Street. The buses will be parked at the old Putco Depot between Struben and Bloed Street near Marabastad. Bikers Against Child Abuse will gather from 07:00 to 08:30 at Sunnypark Mall in Sunnyside.
The following street will be completely closed for traffic from 08:00 until 15h00:
• Francis Baard Street between Sophie de Bruyn and Bosman Street.
Church Square will also be monitored for possible gatherings.
Streets in the CBD will be congested, so motorists are advised to avoid the affected streets and use alternative roads.
Tshwane Metro Police and SAPS officers will be deployed to monitor the picket and all affected streets.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit
Some roads closed by march in Tshwane https://t.co/ZEro9xfYtU #ArriveAlive @TMPDSafety pic.twitter.com/4qsp8jju2u
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