Activists to rally in Durban against illegal migrants

THE March on March movement is gearing towards another demonstration this Friday in Durban's CBD, as it continues to tackle the the contentious issue of illegal immigration in South Africa, head on.

- SIPHO JACK

Organised by activist Xolani Zuma, the rally seeks to amplify the voices of local citizens who believe the growing influx of immigrants was a strain on the country's limited resources and complicating local issues, including crime rates and healthcare provision.

According to Zuma, the demonstration not only advocated for prioritising citizens' needs, but also calls for the arrest and prosecution of officials allegedly complicit in allowing undocumented immigrants into the country.

"The government has very limited resources to provide healthcare for South Africans, and the increase in the number of undocumented immigrants puts more strain on the shallow public purse," he stated.