Author: Silver Sibiya
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…
A female Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer has been arrested after allegedly fatally shooting a fellow off-duty officer during a domestic dispute in Protea Glen, Soweto, in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to the JMPD, the incident occurred at about 3:30am in Glenridge Extension 16 and involved two off-duty female officers. Preliminary reports indicate that one of the officers had been involved in an altercation with her girlfriend and called a colleague to help transport the girlfriend away from the scene. As the colleague drove off in a white Kia sedan with the girlfriend inside, the suspect…
The eThekwini Municipality has announced that Malawian nationals currently housed at the Durban Drive-In temporary repatriation site will be relocated to a newly established Temporary Repatriation Processing Centre in Musina, Limpopo. The decision was taken by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration on Friday as part of government’s efforts to manage irregular migration and accelerate voluntary repatriation processes. According to the municipality, the Musina facility has been established to improve the verification and processing of undocumented foreign nationals, facilitate quicker repatriation through the Beitbridge Port of Entry, and reduce pressure on existing repatriation facilities. The relocation follows a significant increase in…
Deputy Minister of Police Polly Boshielo has instructed law enforcement officers to act swiftly against anyone inciting violence or xenophobic attacks ahead of the planned 30 June anti-illegal immigration protests. Addressing a police parade outside FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, Boshielo said officers have been deployed to prevent violence before it erupts, warning that anyone spreading threats on social media or organising attacks would be treated as a criminal suspect. “We are not deploying you to respond to violence that has already happened. We are deploying you to prevent violence from happening in the first place,” she said. Boshielo…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused former president Jacob Zuma of using South Africa’s immigration challenges to score political points and gain support for the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party. The remarks come amid growing public debate over illegal immigration and border management in South Africa. Anti-illegal immigration groups, including March and March, have organised demonstrations calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. Addressing the media in Johannesburg, Mbalula criticised Zuma for supporting the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, warning that such actions could inflame tensions and lead to violence. “Does he…
After hours of uncertainty, hunger and growing tensions, more than 1,000 undocumented Malawian nationals who had been stranded at a bus depot in Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, south of Johannesburg, finally began their long journey back home on Tuesday. The group, transported from Durban as part of a repatriation process, spent most of the day waiting for replacement drivers before 17 buses could continue their trip to Malawi. For many of those leaving, the journey home comes after losing jobs and running out of options in South Africa. Often Anderson, who admitted to being in the country illegally, said his…
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder George Matlou will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June 2026. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder joined Amakhosi from Swallows FC in July 2022 and went on to spend four seasons with the Soweto giants. During his time at Naturena, Matlou contributed to the squad and was part of the side that ended the club’s decade-long trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup in the 2024/25 season. In an official statement, Chiefs thanked the midfielder for his commitment and service to the club. “After four seasons with Kaizer Chiefs, George…
Suspects, all Lesotho nationals, expected to appear in court after 13 people were killed and 14 others injured in one of Gauteng’s deadliest recent attacks. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that left 13 people dead and 14 others injured at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Johannesburg earlier this month. The arrests were made on Tuesday, following an intensive investigation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng. The suspects, aged 26, 32 and 36, are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 25 June, facing charges of murder and attempted…