Protest action expected in Cosmo City today

Protest action is currently underway in Cosmo City, reports Randburg Sun.

According to information received, a protest march has been approved and is expected to take place from the Itsoseng service road to Malibongwe Drive, and then head to South Africa Boulevard.

🚔🚔🚓🚓🚨🚨🚨🚨Avoid R 512 past cosmo city and if u go to lanseria and kaya sands be caution as protest are unpredictable. Use alt routes pse for ur own safety🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚧🚧🚧🚧 pic.twitter.com/bfsfkMHXIW

— Cricket Mama (@cricket_mama) February 21, 2019

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The protest is scheduled to start at 9am, and will end at 12.30pm.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes if travelling to Kya Sands or going to Lanseria, past Cosmo City. Malibongwe Drive will also likely be affected.

Lanseria Airport has also cautioned motorists and travelers to allow for extra travel time.

We have received news of possible protest action in the Cosmo City area for 21/02/2019. Malibongwe road might be affected. Please be vigilant, use alternative routes and allow extra travel time should this ensue.

— @lanseria_Int (@Lanseria_Int) February 20, 2019

Twitter users have also indicated that Cosmo City Mall is closed, and that security guards do not feel safe.Protesters are allegedly burning tyres and throwing stones.

Both Cosmo City Shopping Centre and Multipurpose closed down, securities at Multipurpose says they are not safe as some group throwing stones and burning tyres by the entrance of Multipurpose. #CosmoCityMatch pic.twitter.com/IseSr459Ko

— Adolph (@Adolph_89) February 21, 2019

The reason for the protest march is not yet clear, but some messages on social media indicate that the protesters feel uncertain about their ward and will be handing over a memorandum.

Updates to follow as more information is made available.

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