Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has labelled the planned June 30 protests targeting undocumented immigrants as reckless, warning that they could have serious economic, financial, human and diplomatic consequences.
The protests planned for June 30 targeting undocumented immigrants and calling for them to leave the country have been described by acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia as “reckless,” saying that they carry economic, financial, human and diplomatic costs
This as the government has mobilised security forces nationwide and insists anyone inciting violence could face criminal charges and civil liability.
The demonstrations come amid growing concerns over the safety and wellbeing of foreign nationals as anti-illegal immigration protests continue to escalate, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Many migrants travelled to South Africa seeking better opportunities. Instead, many say they are living in fear as hostility towards foreign nationals intensifies.
