Major Road Closures Across Gauteng

Motorists are advised of intermittent and full road closures in Tshwane, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni this Friday and Saturday due to planned security operations.

Friday:

09:00 – 13:00

Major highways affected:

N1, N3, N12, M1, R21, R24, and R512

Saturday:

08:00 – 10:00 and 13:00 – 14:30

Johannesburg arterial routes affected:

Rivonia Rd, Grayston Dr, 5th St, Maude St, Daisy St, Whiteley Rd, Melrose Blvd, Athol Oaklands Rd, Oxford Rd, Glenhove Rd, Jan Smuts Ave, Rand Show Rd, Nasrec Rd, Golden Hwy

According to Jacaranda FM, the closures are to simulate the movement of world leaders’ motorcades, and roads will be entirely closed during these times.

Alternative Routes Recommended:

M57 instead of R21 (Johannesburg–Pretoria)

Beyers Naudé Drive instead of R512/N1 (west/northwest travel)

Regional roads via Germiston, Kempton Park, or Bedfordview instead of R24/N12

Within Sandton, Rosebank, and Parktown, use side streets parallel to Jan Smuts, Oxford, Rivonia, Corlett, and Sandton Drive

In southern Johannesburg, use Chris Hani Rd, Main Reef Rd, Crown Wood Rd, and Soweto Highway/N17

Please note two major events in Johannesburg this weekend:

Saturday:

Sandton

The Jhb Pride event takes place in Sandton CBD on Saturday, 25 October 2025 from 12h00 until midnight.

Katherine Street will be closed from Rivonia Rd to West Str from 20h00 on Friday to Sunday evening.

A march will take place on Saturday between 14h00 and 16h00 affecting surrounding roads.

Sunday:

Johannesburg

The Ride Joburg cycle race takes place across the city on Sunday, 26 October 2026

Many roads will be closed from 00h00 to 18h00 on Sunday for the event.

The RTMC urges motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes wherever possible.

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