LOOK: March and March protests during the last day of SADC Summit

On the final day of the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Durban, an anti-migrant group called March and March organized a protest outside the summit venue. The group called on leaders of SADC member countries to deport undocumented immigrants living in South Africa. Members of the movement carried signs with messages like "It's time to fetch your people," "South Africa is our home," and "take your minions with you."

A large police presence was present to ensure public safety during the demonstration. The SADC summit was taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, with leaders from the 16 member states attending. President Cyril Ramaphosa had previously condemned discrimination and ill-treatment of fellow Africans in South Africa, emphasizing the need for equal rights and respect for all people in the region.

The March and March movement had previously led nationwide protests targeting undocumented foreign nationals, and they announced a second wave of their June 30 National Day of Action, calling for all illegal foreign nationals to be deported by September 30, 2026.