Members of the South African Human Rights Commission urge for peaceful protests as the nation prepares for the upcoming marches on 30 June 2026.
The South African Human Rights Commission has urged calm, restraint and strict adherence to the rule of law as protests linked to concerns over illegal migration continue across South Africa, with further marches planned for Tuesday.
The Commission reaffirmed that the right to protest remains constitutionally protected, but warned that it must be exercised responsibly and within legal limits.
“The Commission acknowledges that the right to protest is a fundamental right guaranteed in terms of the South African Constitution,” the Commission said.
“When exercised lawfully, the right to protest gives people a voice, strengthens participatory democracy, promotes accountability, and advances human rights.”
