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PsySSA has issued a position statement regarding the planned nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026. The statement recognises the socioeconomic challenges facing many communities while reaffirming the importance of protecting human dignity, peaceful democratic participation, and social cohesion. Drawing on psychological science and constitutional values, PsySSA calls for responsible public engagement, accurate communication, non-violence, and evidence-informed responses that strengthen rather than divide South African society. The full statement is available below.