The Western Cape Government has activated a coordinated response to manage security and prevent violence ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration marche on June 16.
The Western Cape Government has activated a coordinated security and disaster management response ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration marches on Youth Day, amid growing concerns that tensions could escalate into violence and social unrest.
Premier Alan Winde on Monday confirmed that the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) had convened a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting involving multiple law enforcement and government agencies to strengthen preparedness measures and prevent an escalation of violence linked to illegal immigration protests.
Several anti-illegal immigration demonstrations are expected to take place across parts of the province on Tuesday, prompting authorities to intensify security planning and monitoring efforts.
The meeting brought together representatives from the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the Department of Home Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and municipalities to coordinate interventions and monitor potential flashpoints.
