Johannesburg motorists should expect disruption from 10 am on Saturday as road closures are set to begin ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Bafana Bafana and Guinea in Orlando, Soweto. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says spectators and drivers should plan their routes to minimise delays.
The notice is a practical reminder that major routes in Johannesburg will be affected on matchday, even if the full closure plan has not been detailed. With the game set for Saturday in Orlando, anyone travelling near the area should allow extra time and be ready to use alternative streets.
Xolani Fihla: plan ahead to avoid delays
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla urged spectators to make travel plans early and to minimise delays where possible. That advice matters because road restrictions around a high-profile football fixture can quickly build traffic pressure on surrounding roads.
The key message for motorists is simple: the closures are expected to start from 10 am, and movement around Orlando and nearby parts of Johannesburg may be slower than usual. Where possible, drivers should use alternate routes or the broader Soweto Highway network to reduce the chance of being caught in congestion.
For fans heading to the match, the safest approach is to leave early and treat the journey as part of the event. For everyone else, Saturday’s traffic pattern is likely to be shaped by the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match long before kick-off.
