South Africa's government has declined to disclose the anticipated cost of policing and immigration enforcement around protests planned for 30 September, according to IOL. The silence follows June's mobilisation, which reportedly cost law-enforcement agencies hundreds of millions of rand. Authorities have not provided a figure for the upcoming demonstrations, which are linked to migration-related grievances.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of March and March, has raised concerns regarding the South African government's R600 million budget allocated for policing in relation to the upcoming protests scheduled for June 30. She questions the necessity and effectiveness of such a significant expenditure on protest policing.

A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department officer allegedly accepted R1.5 million in cash bribes in a single day, according to a parliamentary reply by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi addressing corruption within the province's traffic and metro police services. The allegation was reported by IOL and forms part of wider concerns about graft in Gauteng's law enforcement agencies. No further details about the officer, the source of the bribes, or any disciplinary or criminal action were provided in the report.

In early May 2026, anti-immigrant protests occurred in major South African cities, raising concerns about rising xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged citizens to show solidarity with their African neighbors, while foreign governments expressed their discontent. Police were deployed to manage the situation and prevent violence during the demonstrations, which featured participants in traditional Zulu attire, as seen in Johannesburg on April 29, 2026.

The City of Johannesburg has decided to write off approximately R918 million in historical irregular and unauthorized expenditures, which has led to a debate among councillors regarding governance and accountability. Leaders from ActionSA and the DA have raised concerns about financial mismanagement, while the ANC defends the decision as a necessary measure to address past issues.

According to The South African Biz, South Africa's canine units at border posts protect approximately R1.7 billion in revenue annually. The effectiveness of these detector dogs has led to discussions about the potential expansion of the unit.