Major marches planned for Joburg and Pretoria

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Nkosikhona Malinga-Mnisi

29 April 2026 | 9:25

They are protesting challenges at the South African Post Office, including ongoing restructuring processes that have led to job losses.

Major marches planned for Joburg and Pretoria

The South African Post Office, SAPO. Image: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Metro police in Tshwane and Joburg have their hands full with two major marches planned in both cities.

Members of the Communication Workers Union, joined by allied groups, are set to take to the streets of Pretoria.

They are protesting challenges at the South African Post Office, including ongoing restructuring processes that have led to job losses.

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The union claims there has been little to no consultation with workers.

Several routes are set to be affected.

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) spokesperson Puleng Motholo said, "Meanwhile, more than 500 people are expected to march to the Gauteng legislature in the Johannesburg city center against undocumented migrants."

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