Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, addresses the media on the government's preparedness for the upcoming 30 June demonstrations, emphasising the importance of maintaining public order and safety.
The South African government has placed the country on maximum operational readiness ahead of the planned nationwide demonstrations on June 30, warning that any acts of violence, intimidation or lawlessness will be met with swift action from law enforcement agencies.
Deputy national Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said the security cluster had activated its national operational plan under Operation 30 June, with thousands of law enforcement officers deployed across all nine provinces.
"I'm pleased to report that in the last 24 hours the country has remained relatively stable, and the security cluster has now entered the full implementation phase of Operation June 30," Mosikili said.
"From this moment, our national operational plan is fully activated. The country is now under maximum operational readiness."
