Ongoing protest action affecting key routes in the Diepkloof and Soweto areas

09 November 2026 | From Arrive Alive

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) hereby issues an urgent traffic advisory to all motorists regarding ongoing protest action affecting key routes in the Diepkloof and Soweto areas.

Protesters, suspected to be residents of the Diepkloof Hostel, have blockaded major arteries, predominantly surrounding service delivery grievances.

N12 East at the Diepkloof Interchange is completely closed to traffic.

Motorists travelling on the N1 / N12 are currently being diverted onto the N1 North or the Golden Highway.

Chris Hani Road (Diepkloof Hostel vicinity) is closed to traffic in both directions between Collinder Road and the N12 exit.

Motorists approaching along Chris Hani Road are being diverted at Collinder Road into Diepkloof.

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the Diepkloof Interchange and surrounding roads, expect severe delays, and utilise the following alternative routes:

• Golden Highway • Soweto Highway • Rand Show Road / Immink Drive • Ben Naudé Drive

Exercise extreme caution, drive with heightened awareness, maintain a safe following distance, and follow all instructions given by traffic officers on-site.

Be mindful of debris, burning tyres, and rocks on the roadway near the hostel precinct.

Allow for extra travel time or delay non-essential travel through the affected zones until further notice.

Issued by: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communications Unit