The City of Johannesburg reveals road closures for the African Bank Soweto Marathon
The City of Johannesburg is opening its roads to runners on Saturday, 29 November 2025, for mass participation in the African Bank Soweto Marathon, covering distances of 42km, 21km, and 10km.
Roads in the following areas will be affected between 4:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Nasrec
• Riverlea
• Orlando
• Diepkloof
• Pimville
• Rockville
• Jabulani
• Central Western Jabavu
• Mofolo
• Dube
• Kliptown
• Pennyville
• Aeroton
Major roads affected include the following:
• Soweto Highway
• Randshow Road
• Nasrec Road
• Chris Hani Road
• Modjaji Street
• Klipspruit Valley Road
• Union Road
• Koma Road
• Elias Motsoaledi Road
• Mphuti Street
• Machaba Drive
• Mzilikazi Street
• Mncube Drive
• Mtipa Street
• Kumalo Main Road
• Vilakazi Street
• Armitage Street
• Martha Louw Street
• Mooki Street
• Main Road
• New Canada Road
• Main Reef Road
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers will be deployed to monitor and control traffic at all road closures, affected roads, and routes.
Residents and members of the public are urged to exercise caution and patience for runners during the duration of the race.
Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s Communication Unit #SaferJoburg #NomakanjaniManjeNamhlanje #JoburgRoadSafety #sowetomarathon
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