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Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals.Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers, backed by private security guards, have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn violent. Anti-migrant groups had set Tuesday as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Many foreigners have already fled The post Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 30, 2026
Large Crowds Join South Africa Anti- Immigration March
A large crowd of South Africans gather in an anti-immigration march in the port city of Durban, as part of a larger nation-wide planned protest action.
South Africa Today
· Jul 1, 2026
SAPS Secures Durban Peaceful Demonstration as Thousands March Through eThekwini
DURBAN — Law enforcement authorities are actively overseeing a Durban peaceful demonstration that has mobilized thousands of participants across the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The South African Police Service (SAPS), working in coordination with various regional law enforcement agencies, has established a robust operational footprint to manage the ongoing event. The march originally convened at King []
The Namibian
· Jun 26, 2026
Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests
Law enforcement agencies will deploy more resources in areas identified as potential hotspots ahead of anticipated 30 June protests against illegal immigration. Law enforcement in the Eastern Cape will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the anticipated anti-immigration protests set to take place across the country on 30 June. There will be no tolerance for violence, [] The post Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests appeared first on The Namibian.
Russia Today
· Jun 30, 2026
Police deployed as anti-immigrant protests spread in South Africa (VIDEOS)
South Africa has deployed police across major cities as anti-immigrant protests disrupt urban areas, including Johannesburg and Cape Town Read Full Article at RT.com
Reuters
· Jun 30, 2026
Durban paralyzed by massive anti-immigrant protest
A large crowd of South Africans gathered in an anti-immigration march on June 30 in the port city of Durban, as part of a larger nationwide planned protest action. #durban #southafrica #protest #immigration #politics
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Related coverage for "Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches": Ghanaian Times — Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence. Al Arabiya English — Large Crowds Join South Africa Anti- Immigration March. South Africa Today — SAPS Secures Durban Peaceful Demonstration as Thousands March Through eThekwini. The Namibian — Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests. Russia Today — Police deployed as anti-immigrant protests spread in South Africa (VIDEOS). Reuters — Durban paralyzed by massive anti-immigrant protest