XENOPHOBIA: SOUTH AFRICA AUTHORITIES HEIGHTEN SECURITY AHEAD OF THE PROTEST
South Africa authorities in Pretoria, the country’s capital, have heightened security measures and announced widespread road closures ahead of the planned mass protest against foreign nationals on Tuesday, June 30, motorists have been warned to expect major disruptions across the city.
The unrest and instability are escalating in South Africa as the June 30 deadline approaches, set for the anti-immigrant protest by different groups and organizations, demanding that all ‘illegal’ foreign nationals leave the country.
The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) of the City of the Tshwane announced in a media alert issued on Friday that the protest, organised by a group identified as March and March, will begin at Church Square in Pretoria Central at 10:00 am before proceeding to the Sunnyside Police Station.
According to the police, the group intends to protest against undocumented foreign nationals living in South Africa.
“Take note that there will be a march on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, by March and March,” the statement read.
It added, “Purpose: They will be marching against undocumented foreign nationals.”
The TMPD said buses transporting participants would be permitted only to drop off passengers at the intersection of WF Nkomo Street and Bosman Street near the Church Square entrance before proceeding to the Old Putco Depot in Marabastad for parking.
Private vehicles belonging to participants will be directed to an open space at the corner of Kgosi Mampuru Street and Madiba Street.
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