Afrika Mayibuye Movement and March and March Unite on Illegal Immigration Concerns
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement and advocacy group March and March have announced a joint position on undocumented and illegal immigration following a bilateral meeting held in Johannesburg on Monday, 15 June 2026.
The meeting brought together Afrika Mayibuye Movement President Floyd Shivambu and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who discussed what they described as the growing challenges posed by undocumented immigration in South Africa.
According to a joint media statement released after the meeting, both organisations expressed concern about the impact of illegal immigration on public resources, security, and government planning. The groups stated that they do not support undocumented and illegal immigration into South Africa and called for greater cooperation among stakeholders to address the issue.
The statement comes at a time when immigration has become one of the country’s most debated topics, with protests, community actions, and public discussions taking place in several provinces over the past few months.
Afrika Mayibuye and March and March Call for Stronger Immigration Policies
During the meeting, the two organisations agreed on several initiatives aimed at addressing immigration-related concerns.
Among the proposals discussed were plans to host joint seminars, workshops, and public lectures to engage communities on issues surrounding undocumented immigration.
The organisations also pledged to identify legislation at local, provincial, and national government levels that they believe should be reviewed or amended to strengthen South Africa’s immigration framework.
According to the statement, the groups intend to engage a broader range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, political parties, and community structures, in an effort to develop what they described as a common perspective on immigration issues.
The organisations further committed themselves to supporting peaceful actions aimed at addressing undocumented immigration while promoting public education and awareness campaigns on the issue.
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Immigration Remains a Divisive National Debate
Immigration has increasingly become a subject of public debate across South Africa, with supporters of stricter border controls arguing that undocumented migration places pressure on public services, employment opportunities, and law enforcement resources.
Others have cautioned against actions that may fuel discrimination, xenophobia, or violence against foreign nationals, stressing the importance of addressing immigration challenges within the framework of the Constitution and existing laws.
Recent months have seen heightened tensions in several communities, prompting calls for government intervention, improved border management, and faster processing of immigration matters.
The Department of Home Affairs has repeatedly stated that undocumented migration remains a challenge and has continued operations aimed at identifying individuals who are in the country illegally while also processing asylum and immigration applications.
Against this backdrop, political organisations and community groups have increasingly sought to influence the national conversation on immigration policy.
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Call for Broader National Engagement
In their joint statement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement and March and March called on political parties, civil society organisations, businesses, and government institutions to work together in finding long-term solutions to what they described as an immigration crisis.
The organisations said collaboration across different sectors of society would be necessary to develop policies capable of addressing undocumented immigration while maintaining social stability.
They argued that a coordinated national approach would help create clearer policies and improve public understanding of immigration-related challenges.
The meeting marks one of the first publicly announced engagements between the two organisations on immigration matters and signals a growing effort among various groups to shape public policy discussions on border management, immigration enforcement, and national security.
Whether the proposals outlined in the joint statement gain broader political support remains to be seen, but the issue of immigration is expected to remain firmly on South Africa’s national agenda in the months ahead.
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