South African police and military personnel have been deployed nationwide in anticipation of planned anti-immigrant marches. The government is concerned about a resurgence of the violent xenophobia seen in 2008, which resulted in 62 deaths and widespread looting. Johannesburg’s central business district saw increased police presence and many shops remained closed on Tuesday as a precaution. Authorities are attempting to prevent demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals from escalating into unrest. Local media reports confirm the presence of South African National Defence Force assets alongside police. The deployments aim to maintain order and protect both residents and foreign nationals.