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, no roads will be closed, and there will be no negotiation with people who escalate peaceful protests into violent riots.

This was the clear and concise message MEC for Community Safety Xolile Nqatha, along with provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, shared with members of the police, SANDF and other law enforcement agencies when they gathered at the SAPS 10111 Centre in Gqeberha on Thursday.

While reports indicate that the Eastern Cape has been earmarked as a ‘minimal risk’ zone for violence during the anticipated protests against illegal immigrants across South Africa on Tuesday, the police have identified several locations as potential hotspots where additional resources will be deployed if needed.