KuGompo City road closures announced ahead of Malema court appearance

Just hours before EFF leader Julius Malema appears in the magistrate’s court in KuGompo City on Wednesday, the Buffalo City Metro has announced that several major roads will be closed. Scores of party supporters are expected to make their way into the city to support Malema as he appears for his firearm case. Pre-sentencing proceedings are scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday.

Malema was found guilty of charges related to the discharge of a firearm at the EFF’s birthday celebrations at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane in 2018. “Officers will be placed on points to assist with the safe and free flow of traffic,” it said. “Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and use alternative routes.” Malema’s supporters are expected to march on Wednesday from Jan Smuts Stadium to the court building.

They will take the following route: exiting the stadium and turning left into Recreational Road, right into Commercial Road, left into Cambridge Street, crossing Fleet Street, right into Commissioner Road and ending in front of the court. Roads affected by the closures starting on Tuesday are: Buffalo and Fleet, Church and Buffalo, Oxford and Commissioner. The Beacon Bay Tutor Centre has also sounded the alarm bells to parents and guardians. The centre warned of increased traffic and possible disruption.