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.
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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.
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.
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.
South Africans are being urged to separate fact from fiction as preparations continue for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned that misinformation remains one of the biggest threats to voter participation, particularly among younger voters.
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the newly renovated South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Museum in Pretoria on Friday, describing it as an important public space that will improve financial literacy, preserve South Africa’s economic history and bring the work of the central bank closer to ordinary citizens.
The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours nationwide this weekend as more than 370,000 uncollected Smart ID Cards remain at offices across South Africa. The move coincides with the Electoral Commission’s Voter Registration Weekend and is aimed at helping eligible citizens obtain the identification documents required to register and participate in future elections.
Gauteng motorists could receive welcome relief at the pumps in July after four consecutive months of fuel price increases. Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that fuel prices are currently showing significant over-recoveries, creating room for fuel price cuts despite the return of government fuel levies next month.
As South Africa prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on 16 June, President Cyril Ramaphosa says today’s youth remain engaged in a different but equally significant struggle: the fight for jobs, economic inclusion and meaningful opportunities.