Author: Silver Sibiya

Civic organisation Vatsonga Machangana has warned that growing calls for action against illegal immigration are being distorted to target South Africans from the Vatsonga Machangana community. In a public statement released on Friday, the organisation said recent nationwide marches had exposed deep social divisions, with some Vatsonga Machangana people allegedly being made to feel like foreigners in their own country. The group said it supports the enforcement of immigration laws and recognises concerns about pressure on public services, employment opportunities, housing, clinics and schools. However, it said frustration over unregulated migration should be directed at government failures in border management…

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has officially arrived in South Africa and joined the team at Naturena as preparations for the 2026/27 season gather pace. Da Cruz brings extensive experience to Amakhosi, having served as technical director of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation for the past two seasons. Based in Rabat, he oversaw the federation’s football structures and worked closely with development teams, coaches and the senior national team. Morocco has progressed to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup currently being hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States. Speaking after his arrival, Da…

The African National Congress (ANC) says the enforcement of immigration laws must remain the responsibility of the democratic state, warning that no group or individual has the authority to take the law into their own hands. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula made the remarks during a media briefing on Thursday following the March and March demonstrations on 30 June, when calls for a national shutdown and anti-immigration protests were held in parts of the country. Mbalula said South Africa had remained operational despite the shutdown calls, with schools, public transport, clinics and businesses continuing to function. He thanked South Africans who…

A truck driver has been killed in a multi-vehicle collision on the N12 West near the Comaro Road off-ramp in the Bassonia and Gleneagles area, south of Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said the crash, involving a heavy-tonnage truck and a minibus taxi, has caused severe traffic congestion on the highway. According to preliminary information, the truck’s heavy load shifted forward during the collision and fell onto the vehicle’s cabin, fatally injuring the driver. He was declared dead at the scene. The minibus taxi driver was not injured and no other injuries have been reported. Three lanes on…

Calm has largely been restored in Hillbrow and Alexandra on Wednesday following violent anti-illegal immigration protests that left one person dead, triggered looting incidents, and led to the arrest of three suspects, police said. Authorities confirmed that security operations remain in place across affected areas, with visible deployments from the South African National Defence Force alongside police units as a precaution against renewed unrest. The situation on Wednesday was described by officials as stable but still “under close monitoring,” following Tuesday’s large-scale demonstrations that drew thousands into parts of Johannesburg and escalated into sporadic violence. Arrests after Hillbrow shooting incident…

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng, in a deal that remains subject to a medical and final personal terms. The Soweto giants announced that the two clubs had already reached an agreement in principle prior to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, but both parties agreed to delay the public confirmation of the move. This decision was made to allow Mofokeng to focus on his duties with Bafana Bafana and to avoid unnecessary distractions during the tournament period. Deal still pending…

An estimated 10,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Johannesburg on Tuesday as an anti-illegal immigration march brought large parts of the CBD to a standstill.The demonstration drew residents, activists and members of various civic organisations, with some participants travelling from hostels across Gauteng. Members of the MK Party also joined the protest.Marchers set off from several locations, including Jeppestown, Beyers Naudé Square and Kwa Mai Mai, before converging at the Kwa Mai Mai traditional market, where protest leaders addressed supporters after hours of marching through the city.Leading the demonstration, anti-illegal immigration activist Ngizwe Mchunu urged supporters not to abandon…

Anti-illegal immigration activist Nkosikhona Phakela Ndabandaba has hailed Monday’s march to Protea Police Station in Soweto as peaceful and successful, saying it demonstrated that South Africans can protest responsibly while raising concerns about illegal immigration and alleged corruption involving some police officers. Thousands of demonstrators travelled from different parts of Soweto before converging at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. From there, they marched several kilometres to Protea Police Station under a heavy police presence. Many participants carried sticks, but the demonstration proceeded without major incidents. After handing over a memorandum of demands, Ndabandaba accused some politicians of attempting to incite…

Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA has called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to intensify efforts to combat illegal immigration, arguing that government inaction is fuelling public frustration ahead of planned demonstrations on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Monday, the party said the government should focus on enforcing existing immigration laws and strengthening border security, rather than concentrating primarily on policing public protests. ActionSA urged those participating in the demonstrations to do so peacefully and within the law, saying concerns about illegal immigration and South Africa’s sovereignty should be expressed through lawful means. The party also criticised government’s allocation of…

Community members and organisers from different parts of Soweto marched to Moroka Police Station on Sunday to hand over a memorandum of demands, saying they want government to address issues affecting townships, the economy and the future of local communities. The marchers, who gathered at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown before proceeding to the police station, were joined by hundreds of residents. Many businesses in parts of Soweto remained closed during the demonstration. Community leader Lumkile Mkhaliphi said he was encouraged by the support shown by residents for the campaign against illegal immigration. “We don’t want immigrants who are not…