Incident Details

On 12 July, authorities deployed the military to the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces in response to ongoing violent protests. Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested for rioting due to participation in looting, arson, and vandalism. As of 21:33 local time, at least 219 people have been arrested and at least six have been killed. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all areas of unrest. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.