National Shutdown: Which roads, sites, and regions will be affected in Gauteng

With the looming threats of a National Shutdown on Friday, we take a look at which roads, sites, and regions in Gauteng might be affected.

IF THE NATIONAL SHUTDOWN TAKES PLACE THESE AREAS MIGHT BE AFFECTED

Reports claim that prominent unions and taxi associations would be joining the National Shutdown protest to bring the country to a halt. Despite none of these groups confirming their involvement, both SANTACO and the NTA have distanced themselves from the strike.

Documentation from security group Fidelity, allegedly detailing contingency plans for a national shutdown across the country on Friday, has been shared widely.

According to the documentation purpose of this report is to provide information on the planned national shutdown that could take place on Friday, 10 June 2022.

Fidelity did not respond to queries by the time of publication.

THE DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN SHARED WIDELY

“The EFF is the only organization that publicly voiced their support for the national shutdown on the 10th of June 2022. Nonetheless, the contradictory nature of the taxi associations’ statements in this regard poses a threat.

“Indeed, although the taxi associations’ latest media statements either denied support or remained inconclusive, the taxi associations could still possibly become involved in the national shutdown.”

The report

THESE ARE THE RISKS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE FACED:

The report furthermore states the following risks could possibly be faced because of the National Shutdown:

• Slow motorcades
• Barricading of roads
• Marches
• Public transport disruption
• Staff absenteeism/late arrivals
• Damage to property

POSSIBLE AFFECTED AREAS:

Although no locations were yet confirmed, the following subsection identifies potentially high-risk sites and roads in each of the nine provinces.

Gauteng

• DRME Head Office, cnr. of Francis Baard Street/M2 and Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, GP
• DMRE Gauteng, cnr. De Korte Street and De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, GP
• National Department of Transport (DoT), 159 Struben Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, GP
• DoT, 45 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg Central, Johannesburg, GP
• BP Southern Africa Head Office, 199 Oxford Road, Dunkeld, Randburg, GP
• Sasol Head Office, 50 Katherine Street, Wierda Valley, Sandton. Johannesburg, GP
• Total South Africa Head Office, Total House, 3 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GP
• Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, GP
• National Treasury, 240 Madiba Street/R104, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, GP
• South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) Head Office, Grayston Ridge Office Park, 144 Katherine Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johanneburg, GP

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PETROL STATIONS ALONG THESE ROUTES MIGHT BE TARGETED:

• All petrol stations
• R24, GP
• R101, GP
• R21, GP
• M1, GP
• M2, GP
• M3, GP

WHICH ROADS MIGHT BE AFFECTED:

Trans-Provincial Roads
• N1, LIM, GP, FS, NC, WC
• N2, KZN, EC
• N3, FS, KZN
• N4, MPU, GP
• N12, NW, NC, WC
• N14, GP, NW, NC, WC
• N17, GP, MPU
• R104, GP, NW
• R40, MPU, LIM

Meanwhile, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) confirmed it is aware of a potential National Shutdown on Friday, 10 June.

 The structure, which comprises various government security departments, indicated that it has put measures in place to ensure the safety of the nation.

POLICE READY FOR NATIONAL SHUTDOWN, IF IT HAPPENS

Police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Math said those behind these messages are warned and reminded that prohibiting people’s freedom of movement is a criminal offence.

“Members of the public are therefore cautioned against spreading such messages that seek to mobilize communities to respond to the shutdown.”

Police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe