The TMPD has advised motorists to anticipate traffic congestion and make use of alternative routes. Image: TMPD
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TMPD warns of road closures ahead of anti-illegal immigration march in Pretoria
Motorists travelling through Pretoria's CBD on Monday, 30 June, have been urged to expect delays and use alternative routes as the Tshwane Metro Police Department prepares for a planned march against undocumented foreign nationals.
The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned march scheduled for 30 June 2026, warning motorists of road closures and traffic disruptions in Pretoria's city centre.
According to the TMPD, the demonstration is being held to protest against undocumented foreign nationals. Participants are expected to gather at Church Square in Pretoria Central at 10:00 before marching to the Sunnyside Police Station.
Authorities said no private vehicles will be permitted at the gathering point. Buses transporting participants will drop them off at the corner of WF Nkomo and Bosman streets, at the Church Square entrance, before proceeding to the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad for parking. Private vehicles will instead be directed to an open parking area at the corner of Kgosi Mampuru and Madiba streets.
The march will begin at Church Square and proceed along Paul Kruger Street before turning onto Francis Baard Street. The procession will continue via Lillian Ngoyi Street, Madiba Street, Nelson Mandela Drive, Kotze Street, Van Boeschoten Avenue, Robert Sobukwe Street and Leyds Street before concluding at Sunnyside Police Station.
The TMPD has advised motorists to anticipate traffic congestion and make use of alternative routes, including Nana Sita Street, Visagie Street, Justice Mahomed Street, Jeff Masemola Street, Bosman Street, Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Struben Street, Bloed Street, Kgosi Mampuru Street and Eskia Mphahlele Drive.
The demonstration is expected to conclude at approximately 15:00, after which participants will disperse from Sunnyside Police Station.
"The TMPD, together with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), will be deployed throughout the day to monitor the march and ensure public safety along the affected routes," the department said.
Authorities have urged motorists and commuters to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time and exercise patience while travelling through the Pretoria CBD during the demonstration.
