March and March Movement to Hold Two-Day Protest Over Illegal Immigration and Governance Failures in South Africa

The March and March movement is expected to hold a two-day protest to mark its one-year anniversary.

The protest aims to address key concerns surrounding illegal immigration and governance failures in South Africa.

According to the movement's founder and leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, this grassroots initiative was ignited by widespread discontent over the government’s perceived inability to differentiate between asylum seekers, refugees, and illegal immigrants — a situation she believes exacerbates crime, human trafficking, and social instability.

Ngobese-Zuma made the statement on Monday during a media briefing at the North Star Hotel in Umhlanga.

The movement, which has formally registered as a non-profit entity, positions itself as a non-racial, citizen-focused organisation committed to representing the voices of poor, marginalised, and disadvantaged South Africans.

In addressing members of the media, Ngobese-Zuma acknowledged that their mission might encounter significant resistance from entrenched criminal networks and those benefiting from systemic corruption within institutions.

With a national leadership structure in place, the movement has begun operations across several provinces and has laid out plans for nationwide expansion.

Ngobese-Zuma said their mission extended beyond immigration concerns, as they sought to prioritise the needs and welfare of South African citizens in government decision-making processes.

“We are committed to addressing the broader governance challenges that these communities face. The narrative surrounding immigration has often overshadowed pressing issues such as crime, sexual violence, and drug abuse, which directly affect the lives of South Africans,” she said.

To support their goals, the movement has developed a range of policies and programmes aimed at assisting victims of crime, sexual violence, and property hijacking. They are also engaging with the academic sector to foster a sense of patriotism, accountability, and civic participation among citizens.

While the movement gains momentum, its founders are conscious of the enormity of the task ahead, remaining steadfast in their core values and mindful of the challenges posed by both crime and the beneficiaries of corruption.

The movement believes that the fight for social justice and the prioritisation of citizens must be grounded in constructive dialogue and solutions tailored to uplift South Africa’s underprivileged communities.

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