June 30 | Police instructed to take a proactive stance

Police Deputy Minister Dr Polly Boshielo has firmly instructed law enforcement officers to take a proactive stance against violence linked to the planned demonstrations next week.

She was addressing a multi-disciplinary law enforcement parade at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, ahead of the anticipated 30 June demonstrations.

Boshielo says officers are not only expected to respond to unrest, but to prevent it through early intervention and visible policing.

She also made it clear that police must act strictly in line with the Constitution, targeting instigators of violence and xenophobic attacks without fear or bias.

SABC News Reporter, Calvin Dludla filed this report.

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