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Motorists are being urged to brace for significant traffic disruptions in the Johannesburg city centre this weekend as thousands are expected to participate in a major march organised by the African National Congress.
The march, dubbed the “People’s March,” is being held to mark the 66th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre and to reaffirm commitment to South Africa’s Constitution, which the party says is under threat from “peddlers of disinformation,” according to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.
Mbalula has issued a rallying call for South Africans to join the party and its alliance partners in the march.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) confirmed that the march will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with an estimated 50,000 participants expected to converge on the CBD.
According to the JMPD, the event will begin with gatherings at Mary Fitzgerald Square and Beyers Naude Square from 7am, before the march officially starts at 12pm and concludes at Constitutional Hill around 3pm.
“The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists and the public of a planned march. An estimated 50,000 participants are expected to attend, which will significantly impact on traffic flow in the Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas,” said JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla.
Marchers will follow two main routes through key inner-city streets, including Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pixley Ka Seme Street, Bertha Street, Jorrissen Street, and Civic Boulevard, before converging on Constitutional Hill. Authorities warned that these routes, along with surrounding roads, will be heavily affected.
JMPD said officers will be deployed across all affected intersections to manage traffic and maintain order.
“JMPD officers will be deployed at all affected intersections to regulate traffic and conduct point duty,” Fihla confirmed.
While the march is expected to proceed peacefully, officials cautioned that major disruptions are unavoidable.
“Significant delays are expected on all routes leading into the CBD,” said Fihla , adding that public transport services, including buses and taxis, are also likely to face delays or diversions.
Businesses operating in the immediate vicinity of the march have also been warned to expect interruptions to normal operations.
Motorists have been strongly advised to steer clear of the inner city for most of the day.
“Motorists are strongly advised to use alternative routes and avoid the inner city between 7am and 4pm,” Fihla said.
Authorities further urged road users to plan ahead and comply with instructions from traffic officials on duty to ensure safety and minimise disruption.
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