23 June 2026 – In response to reports of a planned anti-illegal immigration protest scheduled for 30 June 2026, Fidelity Services Group has activated contingency measures and is closely monitoring developments across the country.
According to Fidelity Services Group CEO, Wahl Bartmann, the company’s National Joint Operations Centre (JOC) is liaising closely with all relevant authorities to ensure preparedness should any unrest occur.
“Our teams are on standby with comprehensive contingency plans in place to manage any potential incidents arising from the planned protest action,” says Bartmann.
Fidelity Services Group has placed helicopter and drone pilots on standby and is prepared to deploy additional resources, including specialised personnel and armoured personnel carriers, where required.
“We will also be closely monitoring public-space cameras within our network to assist with situational awareness and rapid response,” adds Bartmann.
The Group has the capacity to strengthen its JOC with additional staff to support risk analysis and operational coordination.
“We are also prepared to support recovery efforts through both air and ground resources, working in conjunction with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Identified hotspot areas will be closely monitored by our teams,” he says.
Current intelligence indicates that concerns are centred around specific local nodes, transport routes, town centres, business districts, municipal offices and foreign-owned business environments. At this stage, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have been identified as potential flashpoint areas.
The immediate threat is assessed as localised but potentially disruptive, with possible impacts including road blockages, delays in staff movement, intimidation of foreign-owned businesses, demands for documentation at workplaces, temporary business closures, retail disruption, and pressure on public service sites.
Fidelity Services Group continues to engage with its intelligence networks and operational partners to gather verified information relating to the planned protest action.
“The company remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and will immediately communicate any credible information received through its intelligence and operational channels,” concludes Bartmann.
