Thousands take to the streets of Durban to voice their disapproval for illegal immigrants in the country. Picture: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers
Government has moved to calm fears of escalating unrest linked to anti-illegal immigration protests, insisting there will be no “shutdown” as tensions continue to rise ahead of a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.
The planned national shutdown linked to March and March is a protest action set for June 30 calling for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned anti-illegal immigration protesters against taking the law into their own hands.
Yesterday, during a post-Cabinet briefing, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said President Cyril Ramaphosa would soon address the nation on the government’s response to the migration crisis, following Cabinet approval of a new national approach.
