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Zimbabwe says more than 60,000 of its citizens have returned from South Africa following the 30 June nationwide protests linked to the March and March movement and growing concern about immigration enforcement. The figures include people repatriated through government-supported processes and others who returned independently.

The March and March movement has announced plans to continue holding weekly protests for the next six months, following nationwide anti-illegal immigration demonstrations that took place across South Africa on 30 June. Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said government has six months to strengthen border security and remove undocumented foreign nationals, warning that demonstrations will continue every Thursday until the group’s demands are addressed.

Three people have been arrested after gunfire erupted during Johannesburg’s 30 June anti-illegal immigration protest, bringing a tense end to what had largely been a peaceful day of demonstrations. Police confirmed that two people, including a 17-year-old, were injured after shots were allegedly fired at protesters in Hillbrow following the official conclusion of the march.

Businesses across Gauteng are implementing contingency plans ahead of the planned 30 June protests, with some retailers warning of possible delivery disruptions while government insists Tuesday will remain a normal working day. Grocery delivery platforms, retailers and logistics companies are reviewing operations on a location-by-location basis as law enforcement agencies prepare for demonstrations planned in several parts of the country.

South Africa is preparing for nationwide protests on Tuesday, 30 June, with government insisting it will remain a normal working day despite planned demonstrations and growing public concern. Law enforcement agencies have increased deployments across the country, while transport operators and municipalities have outlined contingency plans to minimise disruption.

Four Gauteng-based small businesses are showcasing the province’s creative talent at Decorex Cape Town 2026 through the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). The initiative gives local entrepreneurs access to one of Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibitions, connecting them with buyers, retailers, interior designers and potential investors.

Police are investigating two separate gun incidents reported within days of each other after a woman was safely disarmed at her Pretoria home and social media influencer Ricardo Spies died following a shooting outside a restaurant in Witbank. Although the incidents are unrelated and occurred in different provinces, both remain under active investigation and have renewed attention on responsible firearm ownership and emergency response procedures.

A woman has died after a shack fire tore through two structures in Pretoria West, making it the third major informal settlement fire reported in Tshwane this winter. The latest tragedy has renewed concerns about fire safety as colder temperatures drive increased use of heaters, electric blankets, candles and cooking appliances across Gauteng.

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has tabled key departmental budget votes for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining how billions of rand will be spent on education, infrastructure, youth development, libraries, sports facilities and community services across the province.

Gauteng households are preparing for higher electricity bills from 1 July as municipal electricity tariff increases take effect across South Africa. The increases will affect residents supplied by municipalities, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, at a time when many households are already facing rising living costs.