Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

In Durban, South Africa, hundreds of demonstrators gathered on Wednesday to protest against illegal immigration. Led by the March by March group, the protesters vowed to escalate their actions against what they perceive as the government's failure to address the issue. The demonstration marked the first annual payment, billed at $205.00 plus GST for one year, which would automatically renew at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks.

The protesters, some brandishing traditional Zulu weapons and singing cultural songs, marched through the city's streets. They set a September 30 deadline for those living illegally in South Africa to leave the country, a deadline that was not recognized by the government. Despite this, protesters marched through Durban, displaying their discontent.

Similar deadlines in the past, such as one set for June 30, had led to mass deportations of foreigners to their respective African countries following attacks on immigrants. In response, diplomatic tensions between South Africa and some African nations arose. South African authorities also reported the deportations of thousands of foreigners who had entered the country illegally in recent months.

Wednesday's protest was one of several in South Africa over the past few months. There have been reported attacks against foreign nationals, leading to diplomatic tensions between the South African government and certain African nations. South African authorities have also reported the deportations of thousands of foreigners who entered the country illegally in recent months.

The protesters, including leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, argued that the issue of overcrowded borders and overstretched resources were contributing to high unemployment, crime, and pressure on public services. They demanded more deportations of those who are in the country illegally, emphasizing that the government should take the cries of the people seriously instead of merely looking good to the international world.