Anyone caught harbouring undocumented foreigners to get ‘hefty fine’: Gauteng police
Gauteng police have issued a warning that South Africans found harbouring undocumented foreigners will face criminal charges and fines of R10,000 per person. This measure is part of security preparations ahead of planned anti-immigration protests.
Why it matters
The enforcement of immigration laws and the threat of civil unrest reflect significant social and political tensions regarding migration in South Africa.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni briefs the media in Eldorado Park on 25 June 2026 ahead of the anti-immigration protests slated for 30 June 2025. Picture: Mongezi Koko/EWN
The report focuses on official police statements and the upcoming protest timeline without editorializing.
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