WATCH: AlexShutDown protesters arrive at City of Joburg offices
reports that roads leading to Sandton from Alexandra seem clear for now. It has been suggested that the march to Sandton may be postponed due to the rain.One of the protest organisers, Sandile Mavundla, confirmed that residents would shut down every road entering Alexandra, which will include the N3 London off-ramp, Marlboro exit and M1.Mavundla said he could not give more details of the shutdown to the media because it might compromise their plans.
Grayston Drive from Alexandra to Sandton will be the most affected later on in the day as protesters threaten to march to the Region E offices in Sandton and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Mavundla said he could not give more details of the shutdown to the media because it might compromise their plans.“I have noted erroneous reports that I was due to engage the residents of Alexandra today. I believe this has been maliciously reported, as I was due to lead a civic funeral in the city of Johannesburg at the same time, and could not have made such a commitment,” said Mashaba.
“I will be leading engagement with the people of Alexandra regarding their grievances. I have done so on many occasions in the past, and I am certain, I will on many occasions in the future.” Earlier last week, Alexandra residents embarked on protest action against poor service delivery, high levels of crime and the issue of illegal land use, among other issues.
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