June 30 protests: Illegal immigration concerns valid; violence won’t be tolerated — S/Africa president

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South African President affirmed the constitutional right to protest amid June 30 demonstrations but warned that violence and intimidation would not be tolerated. Concerns over illegal immigration were acknowledged as valid during the protests.

"The right to protest is enshrined in our Constitution. It is a credit to our robust democratic order that people are able to express their grievances openly. But the right to protest and freedom of expression does not allow people to threaten or intimidate others, or to engage in acts of vandalism or violence.  The post June 30 protests: Illegal immigration concerns valid; violence won’t be tolerated — S/Africa president appeared first on Vanguard News.