03/06/2026
🚨 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 – 𝟎𝟑 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝟏𝟐:𝟏𝟓
The situation in Mossel Bay following the recent march and subsequent unrest remains stable, with coordinated response efforts ongoing across multiple agencies.
⚠️ 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
✅ Numerous buses departed Mossel Bay on Monday, 1 June 2026, transporting displaced persons from municipal community facilities, in line with arrangements made by their respective consulates
✅ On Tuesday, 2 June 2026 another group of displaced persons departed from Mossel Bay – presumably through private arrangement
✅ The Municipality, together with community safety partners, oversaw the safe loading and departure of all transport operations
✅ The current number of displaced persons is approximately 150, with remaining individuals accommodated at a municipal community facility
✅ The consulates of affected individuals remain actively engaged, coordinating ongoing relocation arrangements
✅ Humanitarian assistance continues, with support provided by the Department of Social Development, NGOs, churches, and community organisations
✅ A visible law enforcement presence remains deployed at affected areas to maintain safety and order
✅ Displaced persons continue to receive meals, medical care, and essential support services
✅ The Municipality has availed community facilities since Friday, 29 May 2026 to provide shelter and care
✅ It is estimated that 55 wood and iron structures were destroyed in the KwaNonqaba area, contributing to the displacement
👥 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞:
✅ A coordinated, multi-agency response remains in place involving SAPS, Mossel Bay Municipality, the Department of Social Development and other
✅ SAPS leadership, led by Major General Phumzile Cetyana Garden Route District's police commissioner, met with Municipal Manager Colin Puren, Portfolio Chairperson for Community Safety, Councillor Leon van Dyk, and other municipal officials to review the current status and ensure continued stability and to discuss contingency planning
📊 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬:
✅ The situation has been reported as stable, with no further complaints or incidents related to the march
✅ No new incidents of violence or property damage relating to the march have been reported
✅ Municipal officials across departments remain actively deployed on the ground
Humanitarian care for displaced persons remains a priority. The Municipality extends its appreciation to all partners, organisations, and community members who continue to support affected individuals during this time.
Issued by Mossel Bay Municipality
