Government has engaged the Zulu Kingdom and security officials ahead of planned 30 June protests, aiming to prevent unrest and ensure demonstrations linked to illegal immigration remain peaceful.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka have met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Inkosi Thulasizwe Buthelezi, to seek the support of traditional leadership in addressing concerns related to illegal immigration ahead of the planned 30 June shutdown.
The engagement took place in Durban on Sunday, where the ministers held discussions with the Zulu Kingdom leadership and members of the Royal House.
“The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka yesterday, 21 June 2026, met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Inkosi Thulasizwe Buthelezi, as well as members of the Royal House in Durban,” the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said.
The government delegation included Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, NATJOINTS Chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, and Home Affairs Director-General Livhuwani Tommy Makhode.
