By Mapaballo Borotho

- Gauteng police have deployed more than 13 000 officers, 33 000 CCTV cameras, drones, helicopters, and thousands of traffic wardens ahead of the planned 30 June protest.
- Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says authorities are fully prepared to maintain law and order and have identified several hotspots across the province.
- He also warned that anyone harbouring undocumented foreign nationals could face a R10 000 fine per person, a criminal record, and possible imprisonment.
With only a few days left until the highly anticipated March and March protest against undocumented foreign nationals, Gauteng police have identified several areas across the province as potential hotspots.
The planned protest has prompted government to spend more than R600 million on security operations across the country to ensure that anyone who protests outside the confines of the law is held accountable.
The Gauteng government has also significantly ramped up security measures. Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says more than 13 000 law enforcement officers and 33 000 CCTV cameras will be deployed to help maintain law and order.
In addition, more than 8 000 traffic wardens, commonly known as Amapanyapanya, as well as drones and helicopters, will be deployed to support policing operations.
Mthombeni said widespread police resources are already active on the ground as authorities prepare for the demonstrations.
He issued a stern warning to anyone intending to exploit the protest for criminal activities such as looting, vandalism, or theft. He was briefing the media on Friday morning, 26 June 2026, in Eldorado Park.
Mthombeni emphasised that Monday, 30 June, will remain a normal business day, assuring residents that law enforcement agencies are prepared to maintain order and dismissing calls for a national shutdown.
He also reminded Gauteng residents that harbouring undocumented foreign nationals is a criminal offence.
According to Mthombeni, those found guilty could face hefty fines, a criminal record, and possible imprisonment.
He added that anyone convicted of harbouring undocumented foreign nationals could face a fine of up to R10 000 per person.



