News you need today: Police prepare for anti-foreigner protests
Today’s briefing covers police preparations for upcoming protests regarding undocumented foreigners and severe weather warnings for the Cape provinces. We also look at the Springboks' dominant season-opening victory in Gqeberha.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is preparing for planned protests on June 30. These demonstrations are reportedly targeting undocumented foreign nationals—people living in the country without legal permits—who remain in South Africa after that date. Authorities are monitoring threats of action against these individuals to ensure public safety and manage potential unrest.
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for Sunday, June 21. Residents in parts of the Northern Cape and Western Cape should expect damaging winds and rain. The weather service advises caution as these conditions may affect travel and daily activities across several provinces.
In national sports, the Springboks, South Africa's national rugby team, began their 2026 season with a decisive 80-31 win over the Barbarians, an invitational international team. The match took place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Captain Siya Kolisi expressed pride in the performance of the squad, which included several new players and veterans, despite the team conceding 31 points.
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