Memories of widespread unrest and looting in 2021 unrest shape security preparations

Authorities brace for immigration protests amid fears of unrest and business disruption

South African police will increase deployments across the country ahead of a June 30 deadline set by fringe anti-immigration groups demanding that...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province supports peaceful protest ahead of the planned 30 June shutdown over illegal immigration, but warns that violence will be met with…

Protest leaders accuse the South African government of neglecting the immigration crisis while threatening citizens ahead of planned demonstrations. Tensions escalate as the…

Fear that the protests could spark riots like those in July 2021

KZN Acting Provincial Commissioner Phumelele Makoba says police are on high alert ahead of 30 June marches, with operational plans in place to prevent violence, intimidation and…

Police warn against carrying weapons at June 30 illegal immigration marches

With 30 anti-immigration marches already held in the Western Cape and inflammatory social media posts threatening vigilante action, acting police minister Firoz Cachalia…

As the June 30 deadline looms, KZN police brace for heightened tensions in eThekwini and uMgungundlovu districts amid anticipated marches.

Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has urged South Africans to avoid violence and bloodshed ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration protests on June 30. Welcoming the monarch's…

WITH the June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants approaching, KZN police have identified eThekwini and uMgungundlovu as key hotspots for anticipated marches.

KZN police report a significant drop in violent crime while preparing for potential unrest during the upcoming anti-undocumented migrant marches on 30 June 2026.

The SAPS says it is fully prepared for the planned 30 June demonstrations, warning that any attempts to exploit the protests for criminal activity will be met with decisive law…

SAPS, PSIRA and private security unite ahead of nationwide 30 june demonstrations

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has warned that violence, intimidation and unlawful conduct during protests against undocumented foreign nationals risk destabilising communities,…

Civil organisations behind the planned shutdown have demanded tighter border control, increased deportations and policy changes aimed at restricting access to the township economy…

As South Africa approaches the 30 June anti-immigration protests, police and community leaders warn against a repeat of the devastating July 2021 unrest. With rising tensions and…

With nationwide marches against illegal immigration scheduled for next Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal police are ramping up security measures, including the potential deployment of the…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli addresses concerns over undocumented immigrants, urging police action against incitement of violence.

The stage is set for a potentially contentious day in Gauteng, as the government braces for protests amid rising frustrations over immigration policies.