The City of Cape Town has announced temporary road closures in parts of the CBD today, Tuesday, 8 August 2017, to accommodate two gatherings which have been approved.
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Permits have been issued for the following gatherings to take place:
- The ANC Dullah Omar Region gathering on 8 August 2017. The group will march from the Grand Parade to Parliament via Darling Street, ending at the corner of Plein and Roeland Streets. They will assemble from 9am, the march will commence at 1.30pm, and the group is to disperse by the time proceedings end at parliament.
- The Multi-Party Notice group gathering on 8 August 2017. The group will march from Keizersgracht to Parliament via Darling Street, Buitenkant Street, Glynne Street, and Vrede Street, ending at the corner of St John’s and Roeland Streets. They will assemble from 9am, the march will commence at 10am, and the group is to disperse by the time proceedings end at parliament.
The South African Police Service and the City’s Traffic Service will manage temporary road closures to ensure the safety of participants and the general public.
Road closures will be in effect as follows from 9am until 7pm:
- Roeland Street, between Buitenkant and Plein Streets
- Plein Street, between Spin and Roeland Streets
- St John’s Street, between Vrede and Roeland Streets
Also today, Tuesday, 8 August 2017, the MyCiTi buses on Routes 102 and 103 will be affected. The deviations are as follows:
Parking will be affected on the roads along the gathering route.
Despite careful management of the road closures, increased traffic congestion is anticipated around this area and commuters are encouraged to avoid the area during the gathering times if at all possible.
The South African Police Service is the lead agent with regard to special security arrangements on both days, with the City’s enforcement agencies playing a supporting role.
