This comes as brewing tensions over undocumented migrants, with civil society and organised groups demanding that they leave South Africa.
Gauteng’s provincial head of visible policing, Brigadier Mark Joseph, said the deployment will commence on the evening of 29 June, with law enforcement structures across the province required to maintain continuous reporting on developments.
“Law enforcement will deal with each situation on its own merits and apply situational appropriateness to prevent the loss of life. Blockading of main routes and attacks on foreign truck drivers.
“This one is imminent, and we will ensure deployment on all identified routes to prevent attacks,” adding that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is prepared to crack down on sporadic looting incidents
Joseph said intelligence operatives are providing actionable information to operational commanders to enable a swift response to any incidents that may arise.
“Should the shutdown not be enforced and there is no incidents of operations within the directive from the provincial commissioner, it may conclude on 2026-07-01.
“Should the shutdown escalate, the operation will become ongoing and the provincial operation contingency plan will be implemented.”
Dimakatso Leshoro
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