Cape Town – The March and March movement staged protests in Alexandra, Johannesburg, and Mtwalume in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday as part of its campaign against illegal immigration, vowing to demonstrate every Thursday until government addresses its demands.
According to IOL, KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said authorities should address the issues driving public frustration rather than allowing weekly protests to continue.
“We can’t be having people marching every day,” Netshiunda said, calling for a coordinated response involving police, Home Affairs and metro authorities to tackle the situation.
[WATCH] March and March launches its weekly marches in uMthwalume, on the south coast of KZN. Last Tuesday, the organisation announced that it will stage marches every Thursday until the government demonstrates that it is taking their demands seriously. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/30THYjoJ2O
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 9, 2026
Meanwhile, a coalition led by Lawyers for Human Rights and 14 other organisations urged South Africans not to blame migrants for the country’s problems.
“The struggle is not between South Africans and migrants. The struggle is against inequality, injustice and failed leadership,” the coalition said.
According to eNCA, protesters in Durban are demanding the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals, stricter border controls and tougher immigration laws, saying they will continue demonstrating until the government acts.
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Compiled by Glaan Sibuti
