Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
Coverage of Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West
South Africa faces backlash over illegal immigration as over 160,000 undocumented immigrants fled following protests demanding their removal. Claims of up to 30 million undocumented immigrants—blamed for crime and resource strain—contrast with official estimates of three million. The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organizes protests while disputing government statistics.
- Forgive South Africans for they know not what they do, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
The article discusses debates over forgiving South African leaders associated with the March and March (M&M) movement for their role in causing harm to Black communities. It notes the African National Congress (ANC) and government's tolerance of these leaders despite their actions.
- Online threats, insults fuel South Africa’s anti-foreigner hate
Inflammatory social media posts and threats are fueling anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa, with an unofficial June 30 deadline for illegal immigrants to leave. Radical groups and disinformation campaigns, amplified by platforms like TikTok, have driven thousands of foreign nationals to flee, while authorities monitor the situation and confront online hate.
- South Africa: March and March Wants to Arrest Migrants but the Law Says No
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that immigration enforcement is the state's responsibility, not private citizens or groups. March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma claims the Criminal Procedure Act allows citizen arrests, but the law does not specify undocumented status as a valid reason for such arrests.