Johannesburg – The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Division (JMPD) has warned motorists of a serious visitors disruption in Sandton following a taking pictures incident earlier this afternoon, Thursday, 9 April 2026.
The JMPD mentioned Katherine Avenue was “at the moment closed to all visitors beneath the Grayston Drive overpass”.
JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla defined that the realm has been cordoned off to permit the South African Police Service (SAPS) and related authorities to course of the crime scene.
There’s a important police presence on-site.
As we strategy the afternoon peak hours, this closure is prone to trigger extreme delays on all surrounding routes, together with:
- Katherine Avenue (Northbound and Southbound)
- Grayston Drive
- M1 Freeway (Off-ramps at Grayston Drive)
- West Avenue and Rivonia Street
“JMPD officers are being deployed to help with visitors management and to divert autos away from the scene,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“Motorists are suggested to train persistence and observe officers’ directions on the bottom.”
To keep away from congestion, motorists ought to think about using the next different routes:
- Marlboro Drive
- Sandton Drive
- Rivonia Street
- South Street
“The closure will stay till the crime scene has been cleared,” mentioned Superintendent Fihla.
