Police enlist private security as nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations loom
The South African Police Service is coordinating with private security firms to prepare for upcoming anti-illegal immigration protests scheduled for June 30. Authorities are currently assessing the risk of unrest, though they maintain that the date is expected to be a normal business day.
Why it matters
The involvement of private security in public order management highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration and domestic security in South Africa.
The Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, addressed law enforcement members during the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) parade on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Picture: @SAPoliceService/X.
The report balances the police's operational preparations with official statements downplaying the risk of widespread unrest.
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