The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures (NatJOINTS) have announced the road closures on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral day around Orlando Stadium, in Soweto.
The funeral service will be held at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, April 14. There are number of streets that are going to be closed off and motorists have been asked to use alternatives routes to reach their destinations.
Attendees have also been encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement officers and exercise patience so that all participants can mourn in a safe and secure environment.
The community of Fourways, particularly people in close proximity to the Fourways Memorial Park, are also reminded that during the Special Official Category 1 Funeral, there will be a 19 Gun Salute.
This means that extremely loud bangs will be heard in that vicinity that may have an effect on people. Special care should be given to people suffering ill-health, the elderly and little children.
Owners of pets are also advised that these loud bangs are likely to severely agitate animals and therefore, special provisions should be made for them for the duration of the funeral ceremony.
Residents who have no alternate access routes to their homes are also advised to obtain access permits at Orlando Police Station.
No mourners will be allowed to drive through the cordoned off areas. Cars will be parked at Nasrec Expo Centre, and from there attendees will be transported by bus to the stadium.
Below are the names of the streets that are going closed on the day:
N17 traffic circle and Klipspruit Valley
Soweto Highway and Mooki Street
Sofasonke and Mooki Street
Adams Street and Masopha Street
Adams Street and Ballenden Street
Adams Street and Rathebe Street
Adams Street and Martha Louw Street
Adams Street and Mofokeng Street
Adams Street and Nkomoyahlaba
Adams Street and Mooki Street
Hlatswayo Street and Mogoye
Mjongwe Street and Mooki Street
Mooki Street and Mofokeng Street
Mooki Street and Martha Louw Street
Mooki Street and slipway at Orlando court
Martha Louw and Klipspruit Valley road
Nkwanca Street and Martha Louw Street
Masupa Street and Mooki Street.
