Many of South Africas political parties have rejected the planned 30 June Shutdown by anti-illegal immigrant groups. Amongst the reasons for their opposition is the need for the rule of law to be observed and possible violence to be avoided.
The country is on high alert ahead of Tuesday, which has been declared by groups such as March and March and Operation Dudula as the cut-off date for undocumented immigrants to be in the country. The groups have held several marches across the country in recent weeks, with some descending into mayhem.
The African National Congress ANC has urged South Africans to use democratic processes and observe the rule of law in resolving the challenges they face. ANC NEC member, Supra Mahumapelo, said this on behalf of Nomvula Mokonyane, the First Deputy Secretary of the party, at an online platform this weekend, where participants rejected the 30 June Shutdown.
