{
  "id": 13744952,
  "title": "‘We’ll make space for your children’: Nomvula Mokonyane on illegal foreigners ‘getting RDPs’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/well-make-space-for-your-children-nomvula-mokonyane-on-illegal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T15:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/elections/well-make-space-for-your-children-nomvula-mokonyane-on-illegal-foreigners-getting-rdps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC's first deputy secretary-general, campaigned in Barberton, Mpumalanga, pledging to remove undocumented foreign nationals from government-funded houses. This follows the ANC's efforts to maintain control of municipalities in the province. As the 4 November municipal elections approach, political parties compete for supporters. Mokonyane addressed various issues during her door-to-door campaign, including urging residents to protect women and children. She also discussed illegal immigration and the impact of foreign nationals on housing and land in Barberton. The resident Mokonyane spoke with blamed South Africans in government for allocating land to illegal foreigners and complained about overcrowding resulting in residents' children not receiving land. Mokonyane confirmed that it is illegal for foreign nationals to receive government housing, such as RDPs, and promised to take action against illegal migration. She urged local businesses not to rent their properties to non-South Africans and placed responsibility for border security on the government. Mokonyane's campaign resonates with voters, according to her, demonstrating the ANC's strong stance on the issue.",
  "summary": "Mokonyane stated that it was illegal for foreign nationals to be sold or given government housing like RDPs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}