Members of the March and March movement claim to have discovered large quantities of suspected drugs at Parklane Flats in Pinetown on 20 May 2026. Led by activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Phakel’umthakathi, the group marched through the area demanding stricter controls on undocumented foreigners, citing links between illegal immigration, crime, and drug trafficking in Durban’s western suburbs.
Videos and photos circulating rapidly on social media show protesters entering the Parklane Flats complex – a building reportedly known locally for drug-related activity – and holding up bags and containers of what appear to be illicit pills and substances, including items referred to as “Zosozo” capsules. March and March supporters allege the drugs belonged to foreign nationals who fled the scene by jumping fences as the crowd approached. One widely shared post described protesters pressuring “reluctant” police to act while monitoring the operation.
Ngobese-Zuma’s official social media accounts amplified the claims, stating: “March and March in Pinetown have once again caught foreign nationals with drugs. Once caught they decided to run and jump fences.” Similar posts from supporters described “containers loaded with drugs” and displayed evidence on sticks for cameras. Some online commentators jokingly or hyperbolically valued the haul at up to R30 billion, though no official valuation has been confirmed.
The protest, which drew over 1,000 participants according to organisers, formed part of a larger series of demonstrations across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng against illegal immigration, job losses for locals, and rising crime. Parklane Flats was specifically targeted because of longstanding community complaints about drug dealing in the area.
Police Response and Official Confirmation
KZN police have described the overall protest situation as “under control” but have not yet issued a formal statement confirming any official drug seizure, arrests, or laboratory testing of the items displayed. No arrests linked directly to Tuesday’s discovery at Parklane Flats have been publicly announced by SAPS or the Hawks as of Wednesday morning.
This latest incident comes against the backdrop of Pinetown’s well-documented struggle with drug manufacturing and distribution. The suburb has repeatedly featured in police raids targeting heroin capsule labs, mandrax (methaqualone) tablets, nyaope/whoonga, methamphetamine (“cat”), and cocaine. Community leaders and residents have long complained that drug dens operate openly near schools and residential areas, often allegedly involving foreign nationals.
Broader Context of the March and March Movement
The March and March movement, founded by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has gained national attention for its hardline stance on illegal immigration and its “clean-up” campaigns against drugs and crime in Durban. Earlier this year, Ngobese-Zuma faced public violence charges related to a separate protest outside Addington Primary School but has continued leading demonstrations.
Tuesday’s event in Pinetown highlights growing frustration among some residents who link drug proliferation directly to undocumented foreigners. Foreign national groups in the area have held counter-gatherings seeking protection amid rising tensions. As videos continue to trend on platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook, South Africans are divided: many praise the movement for “exposing” what police have allegedly failed to address, while critics question the methods and call for verified police action rather than vigilante-style discoveries.
- This is a developing story. All claims of drug discoveries are pending official police confirmation.