Abahlali baseMjondolo has distanced itself from anti-immigrant protests after a fake poster using the movement’s name and logo was circulated online.

Abahlali baseMjondolo has denied any involvement in anti-immigrant protests after a fake poster using the movement’s name and logo was circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook.

In a statement, Abahlali baseMjondolo said the poster falsely claimed to have been issued by the movement and was being used to encourage xenophobic mobilisation.

"Abahlali baseMjondolo are not xenophobic!" the movement said.

"The post is fake. It is disinformation designed to incite hatred and violence. Those who created and shared this post must immediately cease circulating fake information."