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March and March demonstrate at SADC Summit demanding action on illegal migration

The March and March Movement has announced a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday, under the theme 'It's time to fetch your people.' The movement, which has led protests against undocumented migrants, is demanding stricter visa controls and other measures. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against fellow Africans.

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March and March Movement Plans Picket Outside SADC Summit

DURBAN — The March and March Movement has announced it will hold a march and picket outside the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state and government in Durban on Monday, the final day of the gathering. The protest will proceed under the theme: "It's time to fetch your people."

March and March national spokesperson Sandile Dube confirmed the plan, telling the media that the movement would demonstrate outside the summit at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, where leaders from the bloc's 16 member states have convened. South Africa is hosting the summit, which began on Sunday and concludes on Monday, August 17.

The demonstration follows a wave of protests the movement led on June 30, in which more than 20 civic groups participated in demonstrations across all nine provinces, targeting undocumented foreign nationals. The movement's leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has vowed that the group will continue protesting every Thursday until the government responds to its demands.

Movement's Demands

The movement is calling for stricter visa controls, a review of asylum policies, action against employers who hire undocumented workers, accountability for corrupt police officials, and restrictions on access to public services for undocumented migrants. The group also announced it would launch a second wave of its June 30 national day of action, saying it was now in a "structurally better position" than it had been at that time.

Dube also urged South Africans to abide by the laws and report any suspected criminal activity to the authorities. Some foreign nationals have already left South Africa as tensions over immigration continue to rise in certain regions.

Regional Context

SADC comprises Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The summit is being held in Durban's Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to assume the SADC chairpersonship for the 2026-2027 term.

Perspectives

March and March Movement: The movement, through its leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and spokesperson Sandile Dube, asserts that undocumented migrants place a burden on South Africa and demands stricter migration policies, while asserting that the movement will persist with actions until the government acts.

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Ramaphosa, while addressing discrimination, said South Africa should be "deeply ashamed" of how it treats fellow Africans, criticizing the mistreatment of African nationals within its borders.

How this outlet told it

IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

Framing: The protest at the SADC summit, focused on the movement's demand for leaders to 'fetch your people' — Descriptive and balanced, with Ramaphosa's comments providing a contrasting perspective

Facts Included:

March and March Movement will hold a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday
The movement will hold the march under the theme: 'It's time to fetch your people.'
South Africa is hosting the summit, which began on Sunday and concludes on Monday, August 17
On June 30, the movement led nationwide protests targeting undocumented foreign nationals, with more than 20 civic groups participating in demonstrations across all nine provinces
The movement's leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has vowed that March and March will continue protesting every Thursday
Some foreign nationals have left South Africa amid the unrest
The movement is demanding stricter visa controls, a review of asylum policies, action against employers who hire undocumented workers, accountability for corrupt police officials and restrictions on access to public services for undocumented migrants
March and March national spokesperson Sandile Dube confirmed that the movement would picket outside the SADC summit
The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is being held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, bringing together leaders from the bloc's 16 member states
SADC comprises Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to assume the SADC chairpersonship for the 2026 and 2027 term
The movement would announce a second wave of its June 30 national day of action
The movement said it was in a 'structurally better position' than it was on June 30
Dube called on South Africans to abide by the law and report suspected criminal activity to the authorities
Ramaphosa condemned the treatment of fellow Africans in South Africa, saying the country should be 'deeply ashamed'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMarch and March Movement will hold a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe movement will hold the march under the theme: 'It's time to fetch your people.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimSouth Africa is hosting the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit, which began on Sunday and concludes on Monday, August 17.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimOn June 30, the movement led nationwide protests targeting undocumented foreign nationals, with more than 20 civic groups participating in demonstrations across all nine provinces.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimMarch and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has vowed that March and March will continue protesting every Thursday until the government acts on undocumented migrants.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimSome foreign nationals have left South Africa amid the unrest.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe March and March movement is demanding stricter visa controls, a review of asylum policies, action against employers who hire undocumented workers, accountability for corrupt police officials, and restrictions on access to public services for undocumented migrants.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimMarch and March national spokesperson Sandile Dube confirmed that the movement would picket outside the SADC summit.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is being held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, bringing together leaders from the bloc's 16 member states.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimSADC comprises Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to assume the SADC chairpersonship for the 2026 and 2027 term.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimMarch and March Movement announced it would launch a second wave of its June 30 National Day of Action.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe movement stated it was in a 'structurally better position' than it was on June 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimSandile Dube called on South Africans to abide by the law and report suspected criminal activity to the authorities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa should be 'deeply ashamed' of discrimination and ill-treatment of fellow Africans.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via IOL as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

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