THE City of Cape Town has urged residents to report incidents, emergencies or any suspicious and/or criminal activities to the Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) on 021 480 7700.

This comes ahead of planned protests set to take place on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

It also said residents can use the anonymous tip-off line 0800 11 0077 to notify the City of any unrest.

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate said it was working closely in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs to deal with possible disruptions and unrest related to planned ‘shutdown’ protests.

The City has already activated area-based Joint Operations Centres.

“Operations on 30 June will be coordinated by the Disaster Coordinating Team (DCT) in Goodwood. Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June.

“The City is participating in coordinated planning with SAPS as the leading crime prevention and public order policing authority, and other relevant partners.

“The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre is assisting with the coordination of humanitarian relief efforts at the Epping Refugee Centre,” the City said in statement.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the City remained committed to ensuring the safety of everyone.

“Everyone has the constitutional right to protest, but that right cannot infringe on the rights of others. We will not tolerate any violence or disruptions in our City. We are also alert to opportunistic criminals who might want to exploit the situation.

“We also reiterate our call to the public to be vigilant and to report any incidents immediately so that enforcement services may respond,” said Smith.

Meanwhile the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) have said Government was ready to ensure everyone’s safety on 30 June 2026.

NATJOINTS co-chairperson, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, said: “We will secure every lawful and peaceful demonstration. We will protect every community. We will safeguard critical infrastructure. We will maintain public order.

“And where criminality presents itself, we will respond swiftly, proportionately and decisively within the confines of the law.

“To those who intend to break the law tomorrow, our message is simple: do not test the resolve of the State. To those who intend to demonstrate peacefully, we assure you that your Constitutional rights will be protected. To every South African, be confident that your safety remains our highest priority.”