Thousands of March and March supporters took to the streets in Durban on June 30, demanding that illegal immigrants leave the country.
The South African government has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against illegal immigration, border-related crime and human trafficking following nationwide protests against irregular migration that took place across the country on Tuesday.
The protests, organised under the banner of anti-illegal immigration campaigns, drew thousands of demonstrators in several provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
Protesters called for tougher border security, stricter enforcement of immigration laws and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals, arguing that illegal immigration has contributed to crime, unemployment and pressure on public services.
During a media briefing, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on migration thanked South Africans who exercised their constitutional right to protest peacefully, while commending community leaders, organisers, civil society organisations, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies for ensuring that demonstrations remained largely orderly.
