On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, authorities in South Africa have held high-level discussions with private security Operators to coordinate law enforcement arrangements ahead of planned anti-immigration protests scheduled for 30 June 2026, amid concerns over possible unrest and xenophobic violence.
The engagement follows calls by anti-immigration groups, including “March and March,” urging undocumented migrants to leave the country and organizing demonstrations across several communities.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia noted growing public anxiety around the planned protests and confirmed a joint approach between police, municipal authorities, and private security to maintain order.
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane assured that law enforcement will act decisively against any conduct that threatens public safety, including road blockages, intimidation, vandalism, looting, or violent disorder.
Local media reports indicate that smaller demonstrations have already been recorded in parts of the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and Gauteng. Authorities have reiterated that while peaceful protest remains constitutionally protected, any acts of violence or vigilantism will be met with strict legal enforcement.