Major marches planned in Johannesburg and Pretoria over SAPO restructuring and immigration

Standfirst: On 29 April 2026 two large demonstrations are set to affect routes in Pretoria and Johannesburg: Communication Workers Union members will march over South African Post Office issues in Tshwane, while a separate march in Johannesburg is planned against undocumented migrants.

Who is marching and why

In Pretoria, members of the Communication Workers Union, joined by allied groups, will take to the streets to protest challenges at the South African Post Office (SAPO), including ongoing restructuring processes that have led to job losses. The union says there has been little to no consultation with workers.

In Johannesburg, metro police said more than 500 people are expected to march to the Gauteng legislature in the Johannesburg city center against undocumented migrants.

Where and when

The reporting by EWN is dated 29 April 2026 and names the two Gauteng metros where the marches will take place: Tshwane (Pretoria) and Johannesburg. Specific start times and exact routes were not detailed in the EWN piece.

Expected impact on transport

The article notes that several routes are set to be affected, and that metro police in Tshwane and Joburg have “their hands full” dealing with the planned demonstrations.

Quote from EWN

“Meanwhile, more than 500 people are expected to march to the Gauteng legislature in the Johannesburg city center against undocumented migrants.”

Read the original EWN report: https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/04/29/major-marches-planned-for-joburg-and-pretoria