06/06/2026
South African Government Says South Africa Will NOT Shut Down on 30 June
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to calm growing fears and speculation surrounding a planned national shutdown on 30 June, stating clearly that no nationwide shutdown will be taking place. Government has urged South Africans to continue with their daily activities and not be misled by misinformation circulating on social media.
The clarification comes after anti-illegal immigration groups, including the March and March Movement, announced plans for protests and demonstrations on 30 June. However, government officials have stressed that while peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution, there is no official national shutdown and authorities are prepared to maintain law and order.
Government has also warned against spreading fake notices and unverified information that could cause panic. Recent viral posts claiming that government had issued a deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa by 30 June were officially labelled as false and misleading.
Key Facts:
• Government says there will be no national shutdown on 30 June.
• Peaceful protests remain a constitutional right but must be conducted within the law.
• Authorities say there is no reason for panic and normal activities should continue.
• Fake notices and misinformation regarding 30 June have been rejected by government.
South Africans are being encouraged to rely only on official government communication channels for updates and not on unverified social media posts.
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