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‘We can’t march forever,’ says Ngizwe Mchunu after being dropped by March and March

Media personality, Ngizwe Mchunu, says while the anti-illegal immigration protests have yielded results, the reality is that they cannot march forever. His remarks come after lobby group, March and March, announced it had cut ties with Mchunu, citing what it described as unacceptable behaviour. Mchunu and the movement jointly led thousands of protesters through the streets of the country on 30 June, demanding the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. Earlier […]

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Ramaphosa urges calm ahead of 30 June shutdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against illegal immigration on 30 June, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. Responding to a question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a serious challenge for South Africa, affecting social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services. "We are ready to deal with […]

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SA Human Rights Commission under fire as immigration debate intensifies

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) came under intense criticism during a tense virtual imbizo on anti-illegal immigration protests in KwaZulu-Natal, as frustrated South Africans accused the commission of failing to prioritise citizens amid growing pressure over migration, crime and unemployment. Some participants argued that South Africans are increasingly being sidelined in employment opportunities, informal trading and access to public services, while alleging that undocumented foreign nationals are linked […]

todayMay 25, 2026 130

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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 68