The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is expected to provide an update on police deployments as anti-illegal migration marches get underway across South Africa today.
Authorities say nationwide deployments have been activated to ensure safety and security, with law enforcement tasked with allowing peaceful demonstrations while preventing any incidents of violence or public disorder.
Organisers linked to the March and March movement have stated they will not conduct searches on members of the public, adding that they have no legal mandate to do so. They stressed that only the South African Police Service and immigration authorities are authorised to carry out searches.
At border points, traffic volumes have increased significantly, particularly at the Beitbridge Border Post, as large numbers of people travel out of the country.
Police remain on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal, where several protest actions are expected, while officers have also been deployed in the Eastern Cape to monitor demonstrations in Gqeberha, Mthatha and Komani.
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation has advised businesses in the Buffalo City Metro to temporarily close as a precaution amid the planned marches.
In Cape Town, voluntary repatriations are continuing at the Epping Repatriation Centre, where thousands of foreign nationals are still waiting to be processed. Officials say operations are ongoing around the clock amid concerns over possible security risks.
In Tembisa, large crowds have gathered in anticipation of a march, while similar demonstrations are taking place in other parts of Gauteng and the country.
Western Cape police remain on high alert as well, with authorities closely monitoring developments linked to the protests.
In Durban, activists and members of the public have assembled at King Dinuzulu Park before beginning a march through the city centre to express concerns over irregular migration.
Across multiple cities, demonstrations are expected to continue throughout the day as groups call for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, while police maintain a visible presence to manage crowds and prevent escalation.