South Africa's police top brass have issued a strong warning against carrying weapons, including traditional weapons, during next week’s anti-illegal immigration marches.
SAPS management gave an update on Monday over its readiness for the June 30 demonstrations, which activist groups have declared as a deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.
National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Chairperson Tebello Mosikili said that law enforcement would act swiftly against anyone found in possession of weapons during the protests.
"While we respect the constitutional right to protest, demonstrations must remain peaceful and must not endanger lives or property," Mosikili said.
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"I can tell you that it's going to cost the South African police service over R600 million ($37M)," said Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.
Cachalia said law enforcement would be out in full force and would not tolerate criminality or incitement to violence.
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