The community of Pimville and Klipspruit took to the streets for a peaceful march to the Kliptown police station on July 25.

This serves as the continuation of March and March. The march started at Nike Stadium, demonstrating the seriousness of the call to the relevant government departments to deport the foreign nationals.

‘’We are calling for support and visibility from the SAPS during the deportation of foreign nationals and closing down of spaza shops,’’ said Adam Sebape, who is one of the organisers from Klipspruit.

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Uber Eats drivers also participated in the march, showing their commitment to get into the labour market as young people.

Thabang Tshabalala, an Uber Eats driver, told Urban News they are ready to take over businesses and employment opportunities and improve the state of the economy.

Hlengiwe Dladla, representative of the Ndunas who joined the march, said: ‘’We are here to fight for our country; this is a tireless effort to take back what is ours. We are calling for foreign nationals to be deported.”

The memorandum read: ‘’Conduct inspections of businesses suspected of operating without the required licenses and permits, more especially foreign-owned spaza shops. Ensure that all enforcement actions comply with the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) from the Constitution, and all applicable laws.’’

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The memorandum was received by Brigadier Lloyd, station commander of Kliptown police station.

Lloyd commended the community for maintaining order, sharing that although this is a serious matter, it has to be dealt with according to the law.