RISK ADVISORY
Potential Disruptions Due to Planned and Unplanned Demonstrations
Excellerate Services advises all clients and staff of
potential disruptions associated with planned and unplanned
demonstrations expected to take place on Tuesday, 07 October
2025.
Applicable risks include:
- Intimidation,
loitering, and heavy pedestrian movement in key urban areas - Barricading
of roads and/or road closures due to high protest attendance - Sporadic
incidents of vandalism and property damage - Potential
disruptions to public transport networks
These activities may result in delays, staff
absenteeism, or late arrivals, particularly in areas where marches and
gatherings occur.
While previous demonstrations — such as COSATU’s one-day
strike actions — have seen limited incidents of violence, the
possibility of sporadic unrest remains, especially in
communities expressing dissatisfaction over socio-economic challenges such
as high unemployment, crime, and inadequate service delivery.
Precautionary Measures:
- Monitor
local news and traffic advisories for updates on protest routes and
affected areas. - Avoid
known protest locations where possible. - Allow
additional travel time for commuting staff. - Report
any security-related incidents immediately to the Excellerate Command
Centre on 0860 11 00 11
Excellerate Services continues to monitor the situation
closely and will provide further updates as necessary.
Planned Protest Marches:
- Protest
march from COSATU Head Office (Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng) to
Game Johannesburg City (Johannesburg Central) and the Office of the
Premier of Gauteng in Marshalltown (Marshalltown, Johannesburg) from
08:30. - Protest
march from King Dinuzulu Park (Greyville, Berea, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal) to
Durban City Hall (Durban Central) from 09:00. - Protest
march from Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School (Akasia, Mokopane,
Limpopo) to the Mogalakwena Local Municipal Head Office (Mokopane Central)
from 09:30. - Protest
march from the Old Putco Bus Depot (Marabastad, Pretoria, Gauteng) to the
National DEL Office (Pretoria Central) from 09:00. - Protest
march from the corner of Tennant Street/M60 and Hanover Street
(Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape) to the Western Cape Provincial
Legislature (Cape Town Central) and the Cape Town Civic Centre
(Foreshore, Cape Town) from 08:00. - Protest
march from Lediga and Maile Streets in Kgotsong (Bothaville, Free State)
to Nala Local Municipal Head Office (Bothaville) from 09:00. - Protest
march from Bhisho Massacre Memorial (near Amatola View, Bhisho, Eastern
Cape) to Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature (President Park, Bhisho) from
09:00. - Protest
march from Montshioa Stadium (Montshiwa Unit 2, Mahikeng, North West) to
the North West Provincial Legislature (Mmabatho Unit 1, Mmabatho,
Mahikeng) - Protest
march from Kemo open space (Pniel Road, Kimberley Mine, Kimberley,
Northern Cape) to Shoprite Checkers Kimberley (Kimberley Central) and
Kimberley Boxer Superstores (Kimberley Central) from 09:00. - Protest
march from Mpumalanga Department of Labour (DoL) Head Office (Emalahleni
Central, Mpumalanga) to Roots Witbank (Emalahleni Central) from 10:00. - Protest
march from Mbombela Old Showgrounds (Mbombela 312-JT, Mbombela) to Spar
Lowveld Distribution Centre (DC) (Vintonia, Mbombela) from 10:00.
Planned Picket Action
- Picket
action at Tembisa Hospital (Hospital View, Thembisa, Gauteng) from 08:30. - Picket
action at Maxi`s Mokopane and Mokopane Hotel (Mokopane Central, Limpopo)
from 08:00. - Picket
action anticipated at PG Bison Mkhondo (near Mkhondo) from 10:00. - Picket
action anticipated at Mpact Mkhondo (near Mkhondo) from 10:00. - Picket
action anticipated at Safire Chakra (near Mkhondo) from 10:00. - Picket
action anticipated at Shoprite Dwarsloop (Dwarsloop-A, Mafemani) from
10:00. - Picket
action South African Pulp and Paper Industries (SAPPI) Ngodwana Mill
(Ngodwana, Mpumalanga) from 10:00. - Picket
action South African Pulp and Paper Industries (SAPPI) Ndubazi Office
(Excelsior, Mpumalanga) from 10:00. - Possible
picket actions at the following locations: Shoprite Cash and Carry
(6 Loco Road, Mbombela 312-JT, Mbombela) and Pick n Pay Local Nelspruit
(20 Bester Street, Mbombela Central) from 10:00.
