Tensions Rise Ahead of June 30 Ultimatum as Anti Immigration Marches Intensify

State advised to give anti-illegal immigrant marches the go-head

The government’s peace and security cluster has been advised to allow next week’s planned anti-illegal immigration marches to proceed under strict conditions rather than prohibit them. Operational assessments concluded that regulated demonstrations were easier to police and less likely to descend into violence than unregulated protests. Sunday World has learnt that the recommendation follows an intensive intelligence operation over the past two …

What weapons are allowed at June 30 protests?

Participants in the planned June 30 anti-immigration protests may not carry firearms, air guns, spears, sjamboks or knobkerries during demonstrations, police leaders said on Monday. Law enforcement officials stated they are prepared for “any eventuality” ahead of the nationwide actions. The security operations for these nationwide demonstrations will impact public funds, pushing the total June 30 march taxpayer cost to an estimated R600 million …

Tensions rise ahead of June 30 ultimatum as anti immigration marches intensify

By Marcus Moloko South Africa is heading into a tense week as widespread anti‑immigration protests build momentum ahead of the self‑declared June 30 deadline set by activist groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. On Saturday morning, about 100 marchers took to the streets of Parklands in Cape Town under the banner of the March and March movement.The demonstration, part of a series of mobilisations across cities i…