Shops were looted in Delft on Tuesday as anti-immigration protest activity unfolded in parts of Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town said services were present in Delft after a group looted a shop on Main Road. Officials also urged residents to remain calm and report only first-hand incidents or credible threats.
Delft Shops Looted As City Awaits SAPS Update
According to the Cape Argus, several suspects were reportedly arrested after looting took place at shops in Leiden and The Hague in Delft. However, the publication said it had approached police for official comment and confirmation.
The City said it was still waiting for feedback from the South African Police Service about arrests linked to the Delft shop looting. It asked residents to report suspicious activity to the Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
“Please report only incidents that you have witnessed first-hand, and provide detailed information and exact locations,” the City said, according to the Cape Argus.
The alleged criminal activity came amid nationwide anti-immigration protests on 30 June 2026. According to the Associated Press, demonstrators in several parts of South Africa demanded that undocumented migrants leave the country, while authorities deployed police to prevent violence.
Kraaifontein Protest Ends With Stun Grenade
A separate protest also took place at Kraaifontein Police Station on Tuesday morning. According to the Cape Argus report, more than 200 protesters gathered at the station.
Titanium Securitas, which was on standby to provide medical and security support, said protesters were peaceful during the morning due to a strong police and law enforcement presence.
However, the City later said two groups converged at the police station to hand over a memorandum to SAPS. As the crowd dispersed, sections became riotous, and a stun grenade was used to restore order.
Wider June 30 Security Concerns
The June 30 protests followed weeks of rising tension around migration and undocumented foreign nationals. Police had warned that threats, hate speech and violence would be targeted ahead of the planned demonstrations, according to IOL.
The Guardian also reported that police units were deployed across South Africa before the anti-immigration marches, with authorities seeking to prevent unrest and looting.
The government has stressed that immigration enforcement remains the responsibility of lawful authorities, not members of the public. Police and city officials have urged communities to avoid vigilantism and report criminal activity through official channels.