Cachalia Confident in Police Readiness for June 30 Protests
- On Monday, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma criticized the government's plan to spend R600 million on policing for the June 30 protests, arguing the funds should instead combat illegal immigration.
- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed the security operation will exceed R600 million, stating such costs are necessary when efforts seek to destabilize the country as the South African Police Service maintains order.
- Ngobese-Zuma challenged the allocation, asserting police capacity to manage demonstrations proves they possess resources to address crime. "They need to do their job and do it fully," she added regarding border security.
- While the Constitution protects peaceful assembly, Cachalia warned the government will not tolerate intimidation or property destruction during the demonstrations, stating the rule of law will prevail.
- The Acting Minister toured the Western Cape to discuss crime-related challenges with stakeholders, including Western Cape Premier Allan Winde, as authorities finalize deployment plans across nine provinces ahead of June 30.
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‘Blame the government’: Anti-migrant leaders deny responsibility for potential protest violence
Organisers of the upcoming 30 June demonstrations against illegal immigrants insist their movement is peaceful, arguing that any potential lawlessness is a failure of state policing and border control. Meanwhile, opposing coalitions are calling for the immediate arrest of the movement’s leaders for inciting violence.
March and March leader questions R600 million protest policing budget
The leader of the March and March movement, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has criticised government’s decision to spend R600 million on policing ahead of planned June 30 protests. Her comments came after Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed the security allocation during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday. Cachalia said the South African Police Service (SAPS) had finalised deployment plans across all nine provinces and stood ready to main…
South African government has wàrned Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma of a planned anti-immigration protest scheduled for June 30
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