Supporters of African National Congress President gather for a protest march

Supporters of African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma gathered for a protest march on 10 September 2008 near Sasolburg, located in Free State. Approximately 5,000 protesters assembled at the Zamdela Stadium, and then marched from the stadium to the Sasolburg Magistrate's Court to deliver a memorandum protesting the corruption charges that have been levied against Zuma. Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the South African Congress Party and the South African National Civic Organization in the Free State also participated in the march. Authorities stated that the demonstration remained peaceful, but that traffic was delayed along the march route. Additional protests are expected on 11 and 12 September, when the Pietermaritzburg High Court hands down its decision on the next steps in the Zuma case. Security officials have announced that portions of Longmarket Street, Commercial Road, Church Street, Boschoff Street, Henrietta Street, Archbell Street and areas in the immediate environs of the court will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians.