- NATJOINTS has activated its full national operational plan, putting security and intelligence structures on maximum operational readiness across all nine provinces.
- Law enforcement will protect peaceful demonstrations, but warns that violence, looting, road blockades, intimidation, and attacks on public officials will lead to immediate arrests and prosecution.
- South Africans are encouraged to continue with their daily activities, ignore misinformation, and trust that security agencies are fully prepared to maintain public order.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has activated its full national operational plan ahead of the June 30 demonstrations, placing security and intelligence structures on maximum operational readiness across South Africa.
Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili announced the heightened security measures during a media briefing on the eve of the demonstrations, saying operational plans had been fully implemented to ensure public safety while protecting the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
“Our national operational plan is fully activated. The country is now under maximum operational readiness. Our National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, the Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures and all operational command centres are functioning on a 24-hour basis. Operators are on the ground across all nine provinces,” Mosikili said.
She said the nationwide deployment demonstrated the government’s commitment to ensuring that South Africans can exercise their constitutional rights safely while maintaining law and order.
Security structures are fully operational
Mosikili said all operational command structures had completed their planning and were fully prepared for the demonstrations expected across the country.
Members of the South African Police Service and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed throughout all nine provinces and will continue operating around the clock until operations are concluded.
“Our plans are complete. Our members, our command structures are fully operational and are resolved, unwavering. We are ready,” Mosikili said.
Peaceful protest will be protected
Mosikili reaffirmed that every South African has the constitutional right to protest peacefully, but said those rights must be exercised responsibly and within the law.
“Our members have the responsibility to uphold the law without fear, favour or prejudice,” Mosikili said.
She called on organisers and participants to honour their commitments under the law by exercising their constitutional rights respectfully and peacefully, cooperating with marshals and law enforcement officials, respecting agreed routes and conditions, and handing memorandums to the relevant state authorities peacefully once their activities have concluded.
“Those who conduct themselves lawfully have nothing to fear,” Mosikili said.
Zero tolerance for criminality
Mosikili warned that any criminal conduct would be met with immediate law enforcement intervention. “Those who use violence, intimidation, destruction of property, looting, road blockades, attacks on public officials or any other criminal conduct should expect immediate law enforcement intervention,” Mosikili said.
“Arrests will be effected, cases will be investigated, and prosecution will follow. There will be accountability.” She said law enforcement agencies would act decisively to protect communities, public infrastructure and the authority of the state.
Public urged to remain vigilant
Mosikili encouraged South Africans to continue with their normal daily activities while remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
She also urged the public not to spread misinformation and said threats circulating on social media would not deter authorities.
“We will not be intimidated by threats received on social media. Law enforcement is taking care of that space. Do not spread misinformation. Trust that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to protect and safeguard your well-being,” Mosikili said.
“The Republic of South Africa is governed by the law, not by threats, fear or intimidation,” Mosikili said.
Call for unity
Mosikili said the Constitution, public safety, lives and the authority of the state would be protected throughout the demonstrations.
“We have one country. We have one Constitution. We are determined to protect it. Let us reject visions of hostility. Let us reject violence over expression. Let us reject the labelling of xenophobia and lawlessness,” Mosikili said.
She said South Africa had an opportunity to demonstrate that peaceful protest can coexist with public order and respect for the law.
“Let us demonstrate to the world that South Africa is strong enough to accommodate peaceful protest while condemning violence. We stand ready. The law will be upheld. South Africa will remain safe,” Mosikili said.
March and March and other civic organisations have planned a national shutdown on 30 June 2026 to protest illegal immigration and call for stricter enforcement against undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa.
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