The acting police minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has criticised the planned June 30 protests against undocumented immigrants as reckless, saying they carry significant costs for the economy, public welfare and international relations.

The South African Police Service and private security companies have placed contingency measures in motion ahead of planned nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations on…

Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has ordered South African police to take decisive action against threats and violence linked to planned anti-immigration protests on 30 June,…