On 30 June 2026, South Africa faced a pivotal moment as citizens rallied to address pressing issues of immigration and public order. This article explores the implications of the protests, the role of civil society, and the urgent need for a national dialogue to confront the country’s complex challenges.

Officers were out in force to prevent violence and looting, while hundreds of foreign nationals took refuge in several cities, urgently....

Operation 30 June enters full phase with focus on preventing vigilante violence