Tshwane road closures as EFF picket Sahpra offices
Motorists will have to brace some road closures in the Tshwane CBD on Friday due to a planned march for the red berets.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will march to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) offices to demand the approval of the Russian and Chinese Covid-19 vaccines.
The party plans to give the health regulator 7 days to give Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V the green lithe for emergency use in the country.
EFF leader Julius Malema threatened to stage a sit in outside the home of the Sahpra’s CEO until they protect lives.
Tshwane Metro Police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says officers will be deployed to monitor the March and all affected streets.
“They will gather from 8am at the Park in front of SAPS Maupanaga Sunnyside and move to South African Health Products Regulator Authority (Sahpra).
“From the Park they will join Park Street proceed straight until they reach Loftus Park 406 Kirkness Street Sahpra offices.
The following intersections will be affected:
*Hamilton Street
*Leyds Street
*Wessels Street
*Farenden Street
They are expected to disperse from Sahpra offices at 2pm.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the affected Streets and use alternative routes such as Francis Baard Street, Robert Sobukwe Street, Pretorius Street and Stanza Bopape Street.”
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