Des Erasmus
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has accused critics of anti-immigration protests of “hypocrisy”, saying Sherwood residents asked for help removing Malawian nationals sheltering at the grounds of a community hall.
Ngobese-Zuma posted the remarks on X on Thursday, a day after thousands of MK Party and March and March supporters marched through central Durban to protest against illegal immigration, poor service delivery, corruption, and hijacked buildings.
Her post comes as about 1000 Malawian nationals – the numbers having swelled dramatically – are seeking shelter at the Sherwood Hall grounds, about six kilometres from the Durban CBD.
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The Malawian nationals on Sunday started gathering at the grounds, having to flee from nearby informal settlements after being threatened and chased by locals.
Anti-illegal immigrant groups including March and March have set a “deadline” of 30 June
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