WHILE anti-immigrant demonstrations on Tuesday, June 30, were largely peaceful according to reports, the protests led to warnings of fake news by both SAPS and the government.

On Tuesday, one of the fake notices circulating on social media claimed that landlords face R10 000 fines for renting property to undocumented foreign nationals.

Police confirmed the notice is fraudulent and does not originate from the SAPS.

“We encourage the public to verify information through official channels before sharing it. Let us all play our part in promoting accurate information, responsible engagement, and respect for the rule of law,” they said in a statement.

Another fake notice that began circulating on social media days before planned nationwide marches claimed an online R250 reward for ‘capturing illegal foreign nationals’.

Government said the notice is false.

“Please ignore and do not share this misinformation. Always verify official government announcements through credible sources.”

Meanwhile in Durban, protesters called for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa as they marched through the Durban CBD from King Dinuzulu Park to Point Police Station on Tuesday (June 30).

The leader of one of the protest movements, March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma, handed over a memorandum of grievances on illegal migration-related issues to eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba, Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale, and Deputy Minister of COGTA Dr Namane Masemola.

The mayor said government has already begun working with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals, and that these efforts will continue.

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