Incident Details

As of 28 April, the N8 highway near Kimberley Airport closed due to protests against service delivery issues. Protesters put burning tires on the road and threw projectiles at vehicles.  As of 29 April, the N4 highway is experiencing similar disruption near the Buffelspoort tollgate towards Tshwane (Pretoria). Authorities are responding to manage traffic and protest control. Expect significant traffic on alternate routes.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are to expect traffic in potential alternate routes. Plan for residual traffic in surrounding areas. Maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact program leaders with questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.