CIVIC movement March and March marked its one-year anniversary by taking to the streets of Durban on Wednesday, March 25, joined by members of the IFP, ActionSA and ATM, as well as supporters from Operation Dudula, in a demonstration calling for stricter border controls.

Scores of supporters marched from King Dinuzulu Park to the Durban CBD, where they handed over a memorandum to law enforcement authorities.

The march was marked by moments of tension along the route, but organisers remained firm in their message to prioritise South African citizens. Reaffirming the movement’s stance on immigration, founder Jacinta Ngobese Zuma said the country’s laws must be strengthened to better protect citizens.

“We are tired of being invaded, and if government doesn’t act as quickly as they should, illegal immigration is going to become a very big problem for the country,” she said.

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Ngobese Zuma added that the movement’s campaign, including blocking access to foreign nationals at public health facilities since July, has gained traction and highlighted what they believe is a lack of action from lawmakers.

“We are sitting with millions of illegal immigrants and only 800 immigration officers. Our politicians say they are bound by the courts, yet they were elected to make decisions. They refer to the Constitution as though it cannot be changed,” she said. “We have seen small changes, but we need more to protect the rights of South Africans.”

Movement receives political backing

Supporters travelled from across the country to participate in the march, including ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, who voiced his support for the movement. “They are protecting our country,” Mashaba said. “They are the true patriots of our nation.” He praised March and March for remaining steadfast despite criticism.

“For us as ActionSA, we are very clear: enough is enough when it comes to undocumented foreign nationals who are undermining our economy through counterfeit goods and disregarding by-laws,” he said. Mashaba concluded by expressing hope for the country’s future, saying, “This country will one day be saved for future generations.”

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