The N1 Highway next to the Diepkloof interchange as well as the N12 in Diepkloof, Soweto, have been barricaded off to traffic due to a protest action.
Motorists have been urged to make use of alternative routes.
‼️Alert‼️
The N12 & N1 North being closed off to traffic at the Diepkloof I/C next to Diepkloof Hostel. Expect closures on Chris Hani Rd btw Collinder Rd & the N12 exit. Avoid & use Golden Highway, Ben Naude Dr, Rand Show Rd or Soweto Highway as alt routes. #JHBTraffic pic.twitter.com/xRrmpwrtHr
— Jo’burg Metro Police Department – JMPD (@JoburgMPD) June 14, 2023
Diepkloof hostel residents are demanding electricity, water and sanitation.
JMPD Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, outlines other roads that have been affected.
“Also expect traffic disruptions on Chris Hani Road which is barricaded off to traffic with burning tyres and rocks, between Condor Road and the N12 exist in Diepkloof. The situation is a bit a tense and officers have been deployed. Avoid and use Golden highway or Soweto highway as alternative routes.”
JHB – #Diepkloof #Protesting AVOID travel on the N1 and N12 Highway towards the Diepkloof Interchange pic.twitter.com/9MOZSvVTfg
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 14, 2023
