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More than R600m allocated for security ahead of 30 June protests

Government says more than R600 million will be required to secure the country during the planned nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, as authorities step up preparations amid growing tensions over illegal immigration. Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga, briefed the media on Monday at the Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) head office in Parktown following a high-level security meeting to assess risks and coordinate law […]

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ANC warns against xenophobia amid escalating anti-illegal immigration protests

The African National Congress (ANC) has warned against xenophobia and violence linked to anti-illegal immigration protests, saying growing tensions around undocumented foreign nationals risk undermining South Africa’s democratic and constitutional order. The issue formed part of discussions during the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held over the weekend in Kempton Park, as protests intensify ahead of a planned national shutdown by the March and March movement on 30 June. Briefing […]

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Wits appeals for calm amid outrage over alleged rape by SRC member

Wits University has appealed for calm and urged students to to allow the legal process to take its course following the alleged rape of a first-year student. The call comes after students gathered at the university's Braamfontein campus demanding justice for the victim, who was allegedly assaulted by a newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) member over the weekend. The University has confirmed that the incident was formally reported to […]

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‘Green profile’ campaigns undermine GBV shutdown: Women for Change

GBV advocacy group, Women for Change, has condemned efforts to derail the planned national shutdown with "justice for men" campaigns. The backlash follows a surge of green profile pictures to counter the purple ones in solidarity with survivors. While some men use the campaign to highlight their issues, the group says doing so under posts about the shutdown risks shifting attention away from the movement’s focus. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala, called […]

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