Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga have outlined security measures ahead of marches planned for 30 June against undocumented foreign nationals.
The KwaZulu-Natal Community Policing Forum will deploy more than 9,000 volunteers as marshals during the march on Tuesday. CPF secretary Siyanda Biyela said the volunteers have been activated to work within the law and allow police to perform their duties.
KwaZulu-Natal CPF secretary Siyanda Biyela says volunteers will work as marshals and allow police to perform their duties. “What is happening with regard to foreign nationals is a problem CPF requires hands to plan and play their own roles to ensure that police are able to do their work. We have currently more than 9 000 patrollers in the province of KZN that have been activated to make sure that they work within the ambit of the law. Again, vigilantism is part of the sphere that we have as CPF when we activate our members,” adds Biyela.
In Mpumalanga, Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Zeph Mkhwanazi stated that violence and lawlessness will not be tolerated during or after the demonstrations. He emphasised that officers must act within the confines of the law while protecting lives, property and peace. Community Safety MEC Jackie Macia added that no one may violate others’ rights and that immigrants must respect the country’s laws.
