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June 30: Army Not Deployed For Deadline To Push Illegal Migrants Out of SA


VIDEO: June 30 "deadline" for undocumented foreign nationals to leave SA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcNRpZUPHbc?si=q7pgsdG1Z_Wqi9-j

JUNE 30 DEADLINE

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims that soldiers will be deployed ahead of planned protest action linked to the June 30 "deadline" for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, while police say they remain on high alert for any violence, intimidation, or acts of vigilantism.

The June 30 date has gained traction on social media and in public mobilisation campaigns across the country, following a wave of protests by movements calling for the removal or repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals.

In recent weeks, the campaign has spread across communities and provinces, with posters, videos, and public statements circulating widely online and fuelling fears of possible unrest.

SA DEFENCE FORCE

However, the SANDF has denied reports suggesting that soldiers were being prepared for deployment in anticipation of protest action on June 30.

"The South African National Defence Force has noted with concern misleading reports on social media suggesting that the SANDF will be deployed in anticipation of planned marches and protest action on June 30, 2026, by various civil society groups calling for the repatriation of illegal nationals," the SANDF said.

"The SANDF dismisses these claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading. At no stage has the SANDF issued any directive or made preparations for deployment in relation to these activities."

The defence force said while the Constitution allowed for peaceful protest, the spread of unverified claims risked creating unnecessary public panic.

"The SANDF appreciates that the Constitution of the Republic allows peaceful protest marches. The SANDF distances itself entirely from these claims and cautions against the dissemination of unverified information that undermines public trust and creates unnecessary alarm."

PROTEST LEADERS

The denial comes as March and March, one of the movements at the centre of the anti-undocumented immigration campaign, has continued to attract public attention over its position on the June 30 date.

At a media briefing earlier this week, March and March founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said the movement supported the broader concerns being raised, but denied that it had set the deadline.

"We are a team, and we support each other in the same ideology. We as March and March did not issue the June 30 deadline," Ngobese-Zuma said.

According to Ngobese-Zuma, the date was issued by others who shared the same ideology.

SA POLICE SERVICE

National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, known as NATJOINTS, was aware of and monitoring public mobilisation and campaigns linked to illegal immigration, including activities being promoted ahead of June 30.

"SAPS respects the constitutional right of individuals and organisations to express themselves and to protest lawfully and peacefully," Mathe said.

She said police were assessing possible risks to public safety, public order, and community stability.

"As with any planned mobilisation or public gathering, SAPS (SA Police Service)continuously assesses potential risks to public safety, public order, and community stability. Law enforcement remains alert to any incidents or actions that may lead to violence, intimidation, incitement, destruction of property, or the targeting of individuals or groups."

Mathe said the SAPS Public Order Policing units, Crime Intelligence, and other operational environments, through NATJOINTS, remained on high alert nationally to ensure that any gatherings stayed within the law.

"SAPS will act decisively against any acts of vigilantism, criminality, threats, assault, malicious damage to property, or conduct that undermines the rule of law and the constitutional rights of others, irrespective of nationality."

She said issues relating to undocumented foreign nationals remained the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and the Department of Home Affairs, and had to be dealt with through lawful processes.

"SAPS calls on all communities, organisations, and stakeholders to act responsibly and to refrain from taking the law into their own hands," Mathe said.

"The police appeal for calm, tolerance, and compliance with the law, and warn that anyone found committing criminal acts under the guise of activism or community action will face the full might of the law."

Guns don't kill...... it's people killing is fellow

South Africans on rampage right now, it not worth staying if you aren't documented. Because, even their leaders are codedly in support of the happening there.

I am so ashamed that Nigerians have to be subjected to this

Why are they using the term undocumented when they are after everybody, chasing them away and looting their businesses?

We do not want illegals in our country. Go back and fix your country.

tunapawizzy:
I am so ashamed that Nigerians have to be subjected to this because of bad leadership back home

Bad leadership in Nigeria is not the reason south Africans are behaving this appaling.

Thought you cowards said all Africans regardless of their immigration status ,

Are y'all afraid that your citizens and businesses across Africa might end up receiving the same treatment when people decide to repay kindness with kindness?🤔

Nothing they will do me I will never leave SA let them do their worst useless people

Lawless Country, the govt need to wake up and stop these riff raffs

I just hope this doesn't turn violent

affable4:
Why are they using the term undocumented when they are after everybody, chasing them away and looting their businesses?

They need to legitimate way to cover their xenophobia.

njokuuche77:
I just hope this doesn't turn violent

Knowing South African history. It very likely will and some people will loose their lives but they are used to it over there.

Normal things.

Jorussia:
Bad leadership in Nigeria is not the reason south Africans are behaving this appaling.

If they want to behave like animals, that is their problem.
If home is conducive, Nigerians wont have to deal with their behaviour

I no too blame them sometimes

merits:
Nothing they will do me I will never leave SA let them do their worst useless people

HAHAHAHAHA!.

Stay safe and make sure you stay away from townships and locations.

[quote author=merits post=139596825]Nothing they will do me I will never leave SA let them do their worst useless people


[STOP calling them useless people. Start calling your own home country USELESS COUNTRY.]

Africa oh Africa! What has come over u oh Africa? A continent once filled with love and unity. A continent once cherished for her rich bond and culture. Oh Africa! Suddenly has become an epicenter for vendetta, hatred, jealousy, wickedness at its peak, criminality, corruption and vagued hospitality. Oh Africa why hath thou failed to preach repentance to thou South whose hatred has turned Africa to thy gory sight!😂😂😂

See, when the heat starts, even the documented ones might not be safe, tell your brothers and Sisters in South Africa to head home and develop home.

seppuku:
HAHAHAHAHA!.

Stay safe and make sure you stay away from townships and locations.

Thanks bro I will do that

My own curiosity with the event in SA lately is ,where are the parents of those who have been denting the image of the country internationally , or the behaviour is generational

Btw, if the citizens can be making order while the government is helpless, that's the beginning of a collapsed nation

tunapawizzy:
If they want to behave like animals, that is their problem.
If home is conducive, Nigerians wont have to deal with their behaviour

Migration generally has nothing to do with home is good or not.Countries with far better economies than Nigeria,have their citizens in other countries as migrants.Many Nigerians in south Africa are not broke,they are persons who went there to invest years ago.

[quote author=Kingson28 post=139596885][/quote]Is that the reason why they have ordercity looted our shops and properties ?

If immigrants from other countries have any self-respect left in them they should be leaving South Africa in droves by now. Your host country citizens say they don't want you staying in their country anymore. If you have sense of shame and self dignity you should leave and return to your home country.

[quote author=merits post=139596930]Is that the reason why they have ordercity looted our shops and properties ?

[If you had left since for your home country, it would not get to the point of them looting your shops and property. Simply LEAVE.]

See small south Africa of those days o giving there fellow Africans sanctions n deadline.....


Na wa

[quote author=Kingson28 post=139596973][/quote]Dey play dey play dey play and continue playing

[quote author=merits post=139596990]Dey play dey play dey play and continue playing


[No problem. When they kill you and waste your family members, you will receive sense.]

helinues:
My own curiosity with the event in SA lately is ,where are the parents of those who have been denting the image of the country internationally , or the behaviour is generational

Btw, if the citizens can be making order while the government is helpless, that's the beginning of a collapsed nation

The ANC government is afraid to react too harshly. Election season is round the corner and mischief makers are aware of this plus when the government was heavy handed on them during the Marikana killings, there was serious backlash.