Eyewitness News has learnt that March and March is seeking approval for an anti-illegal immigration march in Hillbrow on June 30, 2026. The protest is scheduled for Tuesday, a date that has been thrust into the spotlight as a deadline by some groups for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa.
The group has applied for permission from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to hold the march. As of June 24, 2026, the application is pending approval. The march is expected to start at the Hillbrow Police Station and proceed to the Department of Home Affairs offices in the area.
Hillbrow, a densely populated inner-city neighborhood in Johannesburg, has been a focal point for debates on immigration and service delivery. The planned march comes amid heightened tensions over undocumented migration in South Africa, with some civil society groups calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
Authorities have urged all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to the law. The JMPD has stated that any approved march must be peaceful and comply with regulations to ensure public safety.
