Unhappy Zimbabweans living in South Africa plan to protest in Pretoria on Tuesday, August 6, heading to the Zimbabwean embassy in response to a significant hike in passport fees. The Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg announced on July 26 that the passport price would increase from R3,100 to over R4,500, nearly a 50% rise. This announcement prompted over 1,000 Zimbabweans to sign a petition requesting the government to reconsider the decision. The demonstration will start at 10 a.m., with participants gathering at an open area on Madiba Street and Stanza Bopape Street.
The protest route will begin at the gathering point, proceed along Stanza Bopape Street, turn left onto East Avenue, then turn right onto Merton Avenue, continuing until reaching the Zimbabwean Embassy. Participants are expected to disperse from the embassy at 1 p.m.
Affected streets include:
- Stanza Bopape Street
- Beckett Street
- Thomas Avenue
- Pine Street
- Hamilton Street
- Merton Avenue
Alternative routes for motorists:
- Pretorius Street
- Francis Baard Street
- Park Street
- Edmond Street
- Eastwood Street