Key facts
- South Africa will deploy additional police forces this week.
- The deployment aims to prevent potential violence and deter disruptive activities.
- The measures are in response to a June 30 deadline set by xenophobic groups for foreigners to leave.
- Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia indicated that mobilization is expected to continue post-deadline.
South Africa is increasing its police presence this week to preemptively address and deter potential violence and disruptive actions ahead of a June 30 deadline set by xenophobic protest groups for foreigners to leave the country. Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia stated that mobilization around this issue is expected to continue after the deadline, and that plans are in place to manage it.