South Africa is preparing for a planned national shutdown on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, organized by anti-illegal-immigration groups. With law enforcement agencies deploying additional personnel and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on standby, authorities are taking proactive measures to prevent a recurrence of past civil unrest, such as the July 2021 disturbances. While the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected, the potential for disruptions mea