As South Africa prepares for planned anti-immigrant protests on June 30, a wave of xenophobic violence and tensions against migrants has escalated, prompting thousands to flee the country. Authorities have ramped up security, with police on high alert and a significant operation launched to prevent unrest. The South African Human Rights Commission and various civil society groups have called for peaceful demonstrations, while President Ramaphosa has cautioned against vigilantism and violence. Despite these calls for calm, fear looms over the potential for violence, with reports of anti-immigrant groups threatening migrants and instances of vigilante actions already occurring. The situation remains precarious as citizens and law enforcement prepare for a day that could see widespread unrest.