June 30 Shutdown: March and March Defies Government Calls for Calm

June 30 shutdown: March and March defies government calls for calm

Tensions over undocumented migration are escalating after anti-migrant group March and March confirmed plans for a national shutdown on June 30, as ministers defended government efforts to address illegal immigration.

Facts not fear: Data debunks claims spread by March and March

Anti-immigration tensions in South Africa are escalating ahead of a planned nationwide shutdown on 30 June, with the government appealing for calm while warning that unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.   The shutdown is being organised by the anti-immigration movement March and March, which says all undocumented foreign nationals must leave the country by the end of June.   The group has staged marches in several cities, including Durban, …

March and March Movement Issues Ultimatum Over Undocumented Immigration Concerns

The March and March Movement has issued a strong ultimatum to the national government, demanding urgent action on the issue of undocumented immigrants in the country. The movement says government has until the end of June 2026 to implement concrete measures addressing what it describes as a growing national crisis. According to the group, the continued presence of undocumented foreign nationals is placing increasing strain on public resources, c…

Government moves to contain anti-immigrant tensions ahead of 30 June expulsion 'deadline'

By Johnathan Paoli The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster has urged organisers of anti-immigration protests to notify authorities before marches, as government moves to contain fears of unrest ahead of a 30 June deadline set by activists for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, or be forced to leave. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who chairs the cluster, said on Monday that South Africans had a constitutional rig…

National shutdown planned as March & March movement speaks out against illegal immigration Issues

Sandile Dube of March & March plans a national shutdown on 30 June 2026 to address concerns over illegal foreign nationals and national security in South Africa.