Protests by the March and March organization against undocumented immigrants are expected to continue in South Africa today. The organization's founder, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, announced on Facebook that they would proceed with their protests after appearing in the High Court of Thekwini. This comes after Ngqongqoshe wezamaPhoyisa, Solwazi Firoz Cachalia, applied for an urgent interdict to prevent the protests.
Ngobese-Zuma expressed frustration that they were summoned to court, stating that they had previously informed the police about their intention to protest and had even provided them with a list of protest dates and locations. She emphasized that they do not condone violence and had always notified the police about their protests. Ngobese-Zuma questioned why the government was not taking their concerns seriously and instead was using force against them.
The March and March organization has been protesting for over three weeks on Moore Road, and their protests have been met with a significant police presence, including buses, minibuses, and small vehicles. The organization's leaders, including Ngobese-Zuma and her husband, Xolani Zuma, have been vocal about their concerns regarding undocumented immigrants. Xolani Zuma stated that the government was not addressing the issue of undocumented immigrants effectively and was instead using force against South African citizens.
The protests have been sparked by concerns over the presence of undocumented immigrants in South Africa, particularly in areas such as Thekwini and Johannesburg. According to Xolani Zuma, undocumented immigrants from Nigeria have been occupying buildings in Point, Thekwini, and Hillbrow, Johannesburg. He claimed that 27 buildings had been occupied in Thekwini and 128 in Johannesburg.
The March and March organization has been critical of the government's handling of the issue, accusing them of not taking a balanced approach. Ngobese-Zuma stated that the government should engage with citizens and listen to their concerns, rather than using force against them. She also expressed concern that the government was not addressing the root causes of the problem.
The protests have been marked by clashes between protesters and police, with some protesters calling for the government to take action against undocumented immigrants. In one incident, Ngobese-Zuma was seen trying to confront police officers, telling them not to shoot her if they wanted. The incident was captured on video and showed Ngobese-Zuma being restrained by her supporters.
The issue of undocumented immigrants remains a contentious one in South Africa, with many citizens expressing frustration over the perceived lack of action by the government. The March and March organization has vowed to continue protesting until their concerns are addressed. KEY_POINT: The protests are against undocumented immigrants in South Africa. KEY_POINT: The protests have been met with a significant police presence. KEY_POINT: The issue of undocumented immigrants remains a contentious one in South Africa.
