Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma slams Julius Malema’s call to document undocumented migrants; SA debates her stance

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, the prominent leader of the March and March movement, has publicly challenged Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema over his recent calls to document undocumented migrants residing in South Africa.

Ngobese-Zuma, who has become a central figure in the country’s ongoing debate regarding illegal immigration, criticized Malema’s proposal, arguing that it undermines the rule of law and ignores the concerns of South African citizens regarding national security and economic stability.

I want you to do only one thing on June 30, or even two: there is no one I am asking to loot. There is no one who will come and you have to beat him or her.

The disagreement has sparked a wider national conversation, with supporters of Ngobese-Zuma praising her for taking a firm stance on border control, while critics and political opponents argue that her rhetoric risks fueling xenophobic sentiment. The debate highlights the deep divisions within South African society regarding how to address the complex challenges posed by undocumented migration.