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NW Police reaffirmed safety of citizens ahead of planned June 30 Protests


  

The Police in North West have confirmed readiness to ensure the safety and security of citizens following protests against illegal immigration, leading to shops being looted in Promosa and Ikageng this past week.

The unrest comes ahead of a nationwide day of action planned for June 30.

Local foreign nationals who run businesses to make a living have spoken to the Herald about their fears.

They worry that the upcoming national shutdown and planned marches could put their shops at risk of further looting and violence.

Mary Chunorasa, a hairdresser from Zimbabwe who holds a degree, explained that she is only in South Africa to survive.

“I braid hair so I can send money to my kids for school. There are no jobs in Zimbabwe,” she said.

Another businesswoman from Pakistan, who has lived in South Africa for 20 years, described the situation as heartbreaking. She argued that dealing with the issue so aggressively is completely wrong.

“You must sit and talk. Violence against foreigners is not the solution and hurts the economy,” she said.

Some foreign nationals asked to remain anonymous for their own safety.

A few women from Zimbabwe working at a salon, alongside an Ethiopian tuck shop owner, stated they do not fear for their personal safety because they are in the country legally and because Potchefstroom is relatively quiet and safe.

However, they expressed frustration that South Africans are not treated this way in other countries, adding, “We are upset by the negative perception of foreigners in general.”

Premier of the North West, Lazarus Mokgosi, stated that North West will be prepared and ready, but that the day will go on as any normal Tuesday.

“We will be receiving regular reports on a daily basis from SAPS, SANDF and State Security in terms of their responsibility. We are satisfied with the preparations and logistics.”

Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo also stated that citizens can feel safe and secure.

“We are dealing with the security issues. We will deploy maximum resources I nthe province to make sure we comply to our statutory obligations with all stakeholders, so that our citizens feel safe and secure.

“We will also have dedicate lines of response to ensure that services are rendered as it should.”

In response to the unrest, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia released a statement assuring the public that the government has put strict measures in place to ensure safety and security on June 30.

According to Cachalia, the SAPS has raised its operational readiness across all provinces.

“Comprehensive deployment plans are in place to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and key public spaces,” Cachalia said.

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