[LISTEN] Women’s protest: Pretoria road closures
Updated | By Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile
Several streets in the Pretoria CBD will be closed off on Wednesday due to a march against gender-based violence.

The march, to mark the start of women’s month, will start at the old Putco Depot and proceed to the Union Buildings.
Tshwane Metro Police’s Superintendent Isaac Mahamba says the march will begin start at 9am and end at 2pm.
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“The march will take the following route: From the old Putco Depot, they will travel down Struben Street, turn right into Sophie de Bruyn Street, turn left into Francis Baard Street, and continue until turning left into Nelson Mandela Drive. They will then turn right into Madiba Street and proceed straight on until they reach the Union Buildings.”
The following streets will be affected:
Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Kgosi Mampuru Street
Bosman Street
Paul Kruger Street
Lilian Ngoyi Street
Sisulu Street
Du Toit Street
Pretorius Street
Hamilton Street
Steve Biko Road
View tweets below:
As we commence #WomensMonth, Let’s support the call for action against gender based violence. Violence is a major thief of women’s freedom and ability to live a decent life #TotalShutDown #TheTotalShutDown https://t.co/bnDEmadnyp
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) 1 August 2018
#TotalShutDown spotted these ladies from my office window 🔥✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/0YFLIkSMWC
— Wetsi Phutsisi (@KingWetsi) 1 August 2018
#TheTotalShutdown #TotalShutDown #TimesUp pic.twitter.com/2Xteuwwimw
— kinks.n.all (@kinks_n) 1 August 2018
#TotalShutDown#WomensMonth
— 💛 Disebo Dee 💛 (@DeeMtsweni) 1 August 2018
Proud to be a Woman pic.twitter.com/YpyW8YDJUE
#TotalShutdown
— Aline Joyce 🧚🏿♂️ (@Theblakflower) 1 August 2018
Today I stand with all Womxn today in street protesting for their dignity and respect. Seeking a space to be listened and free.
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Today the entire country will be shaking.
— Kwazi Ndlangisa (@Kwazipoetry) 1 August 2018
Sidenote: Madoda! If you say "#NotAllMen are trash" you are expected to join the struggle. #TotalShutdown
Because womxn are #FreeToSpeak pic.twitter.com/jH29zVtk68
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