The South African government has announced that Tuesday, June 30, will remain a normal working day despite planned anti-immigration protests scheduled across parts of the country.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the government said public services, schools and businesses are expected to continue operating as usual.
“Tuesday, 30 June 2026 remains a normal working day. Public services, schools and businesses are expected to continue operating as normal,” the statement read.
The government also urged members of the public to stay informed through official channels and verify information before sharing it.
The announcement comes ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations linked to growing public concerns over undocumented immigration.
Authorities have sought to reassure residents that government services and economic activities will continue uninterrupted despite the planned protests.
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully while warning that violence, intimidation and vigilantism would not be tolerated.
He acknowledged that concerns over undocumented immigration were legitimate but stressed that they must be addressed within the confines of the law.
The development also comes as several foreign missions, including Nigeria’s, have issued advisories urging their nationals to remain vigilant ahead of the protests.
Nigeria has announced plans to resume the voluntary evacuation of its citizens from South Africa as a precautionary measure.
(The Whistler)
