With nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations set for 30 June, police have warned that weapons of any kind, including traditional weapons, will not be tolerated during the marches.
The warning was issued by Deputy National Police Commissioner responsible for policing, Tebello Mosikili, during a media briefing alongside Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on the government’s readiness for the demonstrations.
Mosikili said there would be no exceptions when it comes to enforcing laws prohibiting the carrying of dangerous weapons during protests.
“If the law says do not carry a weapon, it means a weapon,” he said.
“From an operational point of view, somebody next door will feel threatened if you have such an instrument. That includes a spear. You are marching, why do you carry a spear while marching because you are not at war?”
