March and March movement
Coverage of March and March movement in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis
South Africa is advocating for Africa-wide migration discussions amid violent anti-immigrant protests forcing migrants to leave and causing diplomatic tensions. The country seeks to address broader migration issues after a deadly migrant crossing in Ceuta and rejected a proposal to single out its migration crisis at the African Union. Talks will occur at a Southern African Development Community summit involving Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
- 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.