A South African flag is seen in a protester's head gear as he gathers with other protesters during a protest march against undocumented migrants in Durban on May 6, 2026.
JOHANNESBURG - Business Against Crime South Africa says it's ramping up support for police ahead of planned anti-migrant protests.
Through its E2-Plus programme, BACSA says more than 500 private-sector partners have mobilised resources to back up police operations.
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This includes helicopters, drones, armoured vehicles, ambulances, K9 units and thousands of CCTV cameras.
BACSA says the aim is to strengthen police readiness, improve intelligence-sharing and help protect communities, businesses and key infrastructure as tensions build.