Tight security in Durban as continental trade fair kicks off
Intelligence structure NatJOINTS has warned of tight security at Durban's ICC this week for the Intra Africa Trade Fair
The event kicks off on Monday.
Thousands of visitors from abroad will showcase their products and services to buyers during the week-long exhibition.
It's being hosted by government and the African Export-Import Bank.
"The communities of Durban and surrounding suburbs are advised that there will be limited access in areas surrounding the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre as there will be road closures and parking restrictions," says spokesperson Vish Naidoo.
"Temporary/speed fencing and cones will also be set up around the ICC for drop off for delegates and accredited persons only.
"The air space over the Albert Luthuli ICC and the areas surrounding the ICC is a no-fly zone for the duration of the event. No civilian aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)(Drones) is permitted in the restricted airspace.
"Demonstrations are being catered for in designated areas only. For this purpose, a speaker's corner has been set up in the grassed area of Bram Fischer Street and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue."
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be down in Durban where he will deliver the opening address at the start of the trade fair.
"The Trade Fair offers South Africa an opportunity to profile and market proudly South African goods and services, build lasting networks and establish collaborations that will increase South Africa’s goods and services exports into the continent and position South Africa as the partner of choice," says the Presidency's spokesperson, Tyrone Seale:
"South Africa will leverage the Trade Fair to highlight the best of local manufacturing capabilities in, among others, the agriculture and agro-processing sector; automotive; construction and infrastructure development; consumer goods; energy and power; engineering; footwear; leather and textiles heavy Industries and light manufacturing; health care and pharmaceuticals; Information and Communication Technology and Innovation; logistics; and mining sectors.”
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