‘Dros rape’ case picket leads to CBD street closures
Motorists advised to avoid the affected streets and use alternative roads.
Motorists have been urged to take note of a picket on Tuesday at the Pretoria magistrate’s court where a suspect in the ‘Dros rape’ case was expected to appear.
Tshwane metro police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said a number of streets would be closed during the picket.
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“Organisers from different provinces are expected to arrive in buses around 08:00 in Francis Baard Street. The buses will be parked at the old Putco depot between Struben and Bloed streets near Marabastad,” he said.
In Sunnyside bikers against child abuse are expected to gather from 07:00 to 08:30 at Sunnypark mall.
The following streets will be completely closed for traffic from 08:00 until 15h00: Francis Baard between Sophie de Bruyn and Bosman.
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Mahamba said Church Square would also be monitored for possible gatherings.
“Tshwane metro police and SAPS officers will be deployed to monitor the picket and all affected streets.
“Streets in the CBD will be congested, so motorists are advised to avoid the affected streets and use alternative roads.”
There has been public anger since a girl was allegedly raped at the Dros restaurant in Silverton. The protesters are expected to call for the suspect to be denied bail.
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