The ANC is marching across cities to commemorate Human Rights Day, on Saturday.
The march is joined by religious, traditional leaders and those supporting a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Dubbed “the People’s March” some participants are carrying boards written “in Defence of Our Sovereignty and Democratic Gains.”
Others are marching to mark 30 years of the Constitution.
Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson, was seen engaging traditional leaders participating in the march.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) advised motorists to avoid several streets in the Johannesburg CBD, as 50,000 participants were on the streets, since 7am until 3pm.
Marchers started gathering early at 7h00am at the Mary Fitzgerald Square and Beyers Naude Square, for a march starting at midday.
They are expected to reach Constitutional Hill, at 3pm.
Affected routes and streets closed are:
* Lilian Ngoyi Street
* Pixley Ka Seme Street (turning left)
* Queen Elizabeth Bridge
* Bertha Street
* Jorrissen Street (turning right)
* Civic Boulevard
* Hoofd Street (turning right)
* Kotze Street (turning left)
* Hospital Street (leading to Constitutional Hill)
Route 2: From Beyers Naude Square
* Helen Joseph Street
* Pixley Ka Seme Street (turning right)
* Queen Elizabeth Bridge
* Bertha Street
* Jorrissen Street
* Civic Boulevard
* Hoofd Street
* Kotze Street
* Hospital Street (leading to Constitutional Hill)
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