The Gauteng Provincial government has reported its readiness to curb lawlessness as the countdown to June 30 for illegal immigrants to self-deport begins.
The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) has confirmed its readiness to manage anticipated protests across the province on June 30, with calls for illegal foreigners to self-deport reverberating through South Africa.
Co-chaired by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the State Security Agency (SSA), and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), law enforcement is ramping up measures to prevent any outbreaks of violence during what is expected to be a significant demonstration.
Addressing the media in Eldorado Park on Thursday, Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni underscored the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching the day. "Anyone who intends to incite violence or break the law, do so at your own risk. Those caught on the wrong side of the law will be tracked and arrested."
To aid in these efforts, Mthombeni indicated that law enforcement agencies will utilise helicopters, drones, and over 33,000 CCTV cameras across Gauteng to monitor activities in real time.
