Mossel bay: Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane announced that the South African Police Service has mobilized resources to reinforce law and order in Mossel Bay and other regions following the murder of Nhlamulo Sambo. Initial reports suggested a connection to protests against illegal migration, but police investigations have found no evidence linking Sambo's death to xenophobia, anti-immigration protests, or his identity as a Tsonga-speaking South African.

According to South African Government News Agency, police are actively pursuing those involved in criminal acts related to these incidents, ensuring they are identified, arrested, and brought to justice. At a National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) media briefing in Mossel Bay, Dimpane emphasized respect for the law and peaceful protest, condemning violence, intimidation, and property destruction.

Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, NATJOINTS Chairperson, reiterated that the government controls the security environment, with coordinated law enforcement efforts maintaining public order and upholding the Constitution. She stressed that no group has the authority to enforce laws outside the legal framework, highlighting recent law enforcement actions, including multiple arrests for public violence.

Mosikili also clarified that Sambo's murder is unrelated to recent unrest, urging the public to avoid speculation and misinformation. In addressing illegal immigration, she reported the arrest of over 5,000 illegal immigrants in three weeks and a total of 34,798 since January 2026. The NATJOINTS condemned violent incidents in Mossel Bay and reinforced their commitment to upholding public order and enforcing immigration laws.