Motorists warned as protesters dawn on Rivonia Road
SANDTON – Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers and Sandton Central’s public safety ambassadors are on-site to redirect traffic.
Social media users have reported protest action in Sandton along Rivonia Road and Fredman Drive this afternoon (29 April).
In a Twitter post shared by the Sandton Central Management District, Rivonia Road, Fredman Drive and the corner of Fredman Drive and Gwen Lane has reportedly been blocked off by protestors.
#SandtonTraffic: Roads blocked at Rivonia Road & Fredman Drive and Fredman Drive & Gwen Lane due to a protest in progress. Please use alternative routes. JMPD and the Sandton Central’s Public Safety Ambassadors (PSA's) are onsite. @EWNTraffic @netstartraffic pic.twitter.com/9XKDHJlJnj
— Sandton Central (@SandtonCentral) April 29, 2021
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers and Sandton Central’s public safety ambassadors are on-site, redirecting traffic.
It was reported that the individuals are protesting against alleged racism by the financial sector.
Sandton Protest against Racist Banks #RacistBanksMustFall pic.twitter.com/z5wQG0XMz9
— MaAdis Adiwele🌈🌈 (@SenorAdie_09) April 29, 2021