The Arrest Of Jacinta Ngobese Zuma? |ANC crushes March And March|

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]The ANC has now fired one of its strongest warnings yet against the growing anti-illegal immigration movement sweeping across parts of South Africa. And at the center of the storm is March and March leader Jacinta Gobi Zuma. Speaking in Johannesburg, ANC Secretary General Fela delivered a blistering response to recent statements made by Gobi Zuma and her movement. And this time, Bala did not hold back. You can't go on national TV and threaten violence. Who are you in a democratic state? That >> uh we have not accused matchers in our statement. Read it. We we we characterize the problem and we say what is it that we must avoid. We're not condemning them, but we're not pulling back on wrongdoing. We can't all as a nation keep quiet when other people because we fear for this and that allow dangerous populism, dangerous populism uh to erode the democratic standing of our country. We must go around the world explaining ourselves to the United Nations. It looks like it's deliberate to to to to d to show South Africa as something else because I saw something that has been circulated now that no they were busy with Palestine, they are busy with other things in their own country. They are failing to deal with their own situation and so on. Now we are detailing step by step what are the things that are happening.

[00:01:37]Yesterday we attended the meeting in Ptoria convened by government including all these NOS's when we arrived there they were present of course it's a right thing to do to talk to people but they must equally understand what the government is going to do because government cannot allow a state of lawlessness you cannot go to national TV and threaten violence who are you IN A DEMOCRATIC STATE, express your views, criticize government about in its inepness, quote unquote, uh, in dealing with matters of illegal immigrants. But don't call for violence in our country. We know what violence can do. These people who call for violence, look at what they did in June and July unrest, looting here in Jupiter.

[00:02:31]And now they think, "No, this thing is doable. You can go to TV and say that on such and such a date if you don't move mountains you will see what will happen.

[00:02:44]>> That statement immediately ignited political tensions because the ANC is now openly accusing some elements within the anti-legal immigration movement of fueling dangerous populism that could push South Africa toward instability.

[00:03:00]Balullet referenced memories of the deadly July unrest that shook Quazulu Natal and Gaoang in 2021, warning that government will not tolerate threats of chaos or intimidation disguised as activism. Look what they did in the July unrest. Balulus said, "Now these ones think this thing is doable." The remarks come after March and March intensified pressure on government with demands for mass deportations, stricter immigration enforcement and even calls for a state of emergency over illegal immigration.

[00:03:35]Go Suma previously warned that if government failed to act by certain deadlines, they will see. And that statement appears to have deeply alarmed ANC leadership because behind the political war of words, there is growing fear that tensions around immigration could spiral into something far more dangerous. Across South Africa, communities are increasingly frustrated over unemployment, crime, collapsing services, and allegations that undocumented foreigners are being hired ahead of locals. The anger has fueled protests in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Ptoria and other parts of the country and march and march has rapidly become one of the loudest movements leading that frustration. But now the ANC says there is a dangerous line between lawful protest and incitement.

[00:04:33]Balo admitted that illegal immigration, human trafficking, and border failures are serious national concerns. But he warned that citizens cannot fight lawlessness by becoming lawless themselves. We cannot fight unlawful conduct in a democracy by ourselves engaging in unlawful conduct. He said that message was clearly aimed at growing reports of intimidation campaigns targeting businesses, schools, workplaces, and migrant communities. In recent weeks, human rights groups have accused some anti-immigration activists of fueling fear, harassment, and vigilantism. Meanwhile, March and March supporters insist they are simply demanding enforcement of South African law. Go Zuma herself has repeatedly denied accusations of xenophobia. She argues that the movement is against illegal activity, not foreign nationals themselves. But critics say the rhetoric coming from certain activists is becoming increasingly inflammatory. And now questions are beginning to emerge about something else entirely. Who is funding March and March? Because as the movement grows nationally, many South Africans are asking how such a large operation is sustaining itself financially. There are nationwide marches, flights, hotels, fuel costs, logistics, security, social media campaigns, and constant national travel.

[00:06:11]All of that requires significant money, which is why political observers and critics are now openly questioning where the funding comes from and who may be backing the movement behind the scenes.

[00:06:24]So far, there has been no public evidence presented showing illegal funding or outside interference, but the questions continue growing louder online. Who pays for the mobilization?

[00:06:37]Who coordinates the nationwide operations? and who benefits politically from rising tensions around immigration.

[00:06:45]Those questions are now becoming part of the national debate itself. At the same time, government is trying to show that it is responding to public frustration without embracing extremist rhetoric.

[00:06:59]Balula announced that government plans to deploy around 10,000 new labor inspectors to crack down on employers hiring undocumented workers illegally.

[00:07:09]He also called for rapid response cooperation between police, labor inspectors, and home affairs officials.

[00:07:16]That announcement appears designed to calm growing public anger while avoiding direct confrontation with protest movements because the ANC now finds itself trapped between two powerful pressures. On one side, communities demanding tougher immigration enforcement. on the other fears that rising anti-forigner tensions could trigger violence, instability, and international embarrassment. And the stakes are extremely high. South Africa is already battling one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. Youth unemployment remains catastrophic.

[00:07:58]Service delivery protests continue across multiple provinces. Crime remains a national crisis and immigration has now become one of the most emotionally explosive political issues in the country. That is why comments carry major significance. The ANC is effectively trying to draw a red line.

[00:08:21]Criticize government allowed. Demand immigration reform allowed. Peacefully protest allowed. But according to Balula, no one has the right to threaten unrest or chaos in a democratic state.

[00:08:37]Still, the anti-illegal immigration movement appears far from slowing down.

[00:08:44]March and March supporters believe government has ignored ordinary South Africans for too long. Many field political leaders only react once public pressure reaches boiling point. And with elections always looming in the background, immigration is becoming an increasingly powerful political weapon.

[00:09:06]Some analysts now warn that South Africa could be entering a dangerous new era of populist politics driven by economic desperation and public anger. Others believe government created this crisis itself through years of weak border enforcement, corruption, and policy failures. But regardless of who is blamed, one thing is becoming impossible to ignore. The national conversation around immigration is no longer just about border control. It is becoming a battle over identity, power, jobs safety, and the future direction of South Africa itself. And as tensions continue rising, the biggest fear now is whether political leaders, activists, and communities can prevent that anger from exploding into something the country may struggle to contain once again.