{
  "id": 16512427,
  "title": "‘Why are we not talking about our fellow Europeans?’ – Duduzane Zuma questions anti-illegal immigration sentiment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/why-are-we-not-talking-about-our-fellow-europeans-duduzane-zuma",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T18:54:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/duduzane-zuma-anti-illegal-immigration-sentiment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Duduzane Zuma, First Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, questioned why protests against undocumented immigrants in South Africa seemed to focus primarily on African and Asian nationals, while overlooking undocumented European nationals. His comments were made during a campaign address in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, as part of the MK party's election push. Zuma urged for a more inclusive approach to immigration enforcement, stressing that illegal immigrants are not exclusive to any racial or ethnic group. He cautioned against violence, urging public frustration over unlawful immigration to be channeled appropriately instead of leading to attacks on individuals or destruction of property. Zuma also commented on the MK party's dispute with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) over candidate lists for the 2026 local government elections. The IEC rejected the party's request to amend the lists, citing the ConCourt's judgment from the ANC legal battle. Zuma accused the IEC of attempting to undermine the MK party and promised investigations into the matter. Regarding his father Jacob Zuma's health, Zuma assured supporters that he was doing well following his recent hospitalization. He also mentioned the dismissal of Sibonelo Nomvalo as secretary-general and MP within the party. Zuma emphasized that the 2026 local government elections would be a stepping stone towards the party's 2029 political goals and warned that public representatives failing to meet their responsibilities would be removed.",
  "summary": "The MK party leader also taken aim at IEC ahead of 2026 local government elections.",
  "key_points": [
    "Duduzane Zuma questions focus on undocumented Africans and Asians, not Europeans.",
    "Urges inclusive immigration enforcement, warns against violence.",
    "MK party disputes 2026 local government election candidate lists with IEC."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Duduzane Zuma says father Jacob Zuma is in good health",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/duduzane-zuma-says-father-jacob-zuma-is-in-good-health",
        "published": "2026-10-25T18:39:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}