​“It Is Disappointing” Gogo Dlamini Blasts Minority Groups for Staying Away From Immigration Marche

An elderly woman known as Gogo Dlamini has spoken out at a recent March and March gathering in Durban, saying she is disappointed that White, Indian and Coloured South Africans are not joining the movement. Speaking to Durban Network during the event, she argued that illegal immigration is a problem that touches every community in the country and should not be left to one group alone.

Gogo Dlamini, who was wearing a t-shirt with the words “March and March until we win,” told interviewers that the campaign against undocumented foreigners is being carried mostly by Black South Africans. She said this is not fair because the pressures on housing, jobs and public services affect people of all backgrounds. “It is disappointing,” she said, adding that everyone should stand together if they want the situation to change.

March and March has been organising repeated marches and community actions in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of the country. The group calls for stronger border control, the deportation of people who are in South Africa without the right papers, and the return of buildings they say have been taken over. Supporters often meet in public spaces such as parks before walking through areas where they claim illegal immigration has caused problems.

Dlamini’s comments come as the movement continues its activities ahead of local government elections. She stressed that the issue is not only a Black problem and that other racial groups would benefit from joining the marches. According to her, many people stay away even though they feel the same difficulties in their own neighbourhoods.

The interview was filmed outdoors with tents and other participants visible in the background, showing an active community event. Durban Network has been covering the marches regularly and sharing the views of ordinary people who take part. Gogo Dlamini’s message was simple: illegal immigration affects everyone, so the response should include everyone.

Her words add a personal voice to the ongoing debate about how different communities in South Africa respond to immigration concerns. While some residents support the marches, others remain on the sidelines, leaving the visible leadership, as Dlamini pointed out, largely in the hands of Black participants. The call for wider involvement is now part of the conversation as March and March keeps its programme of public action going.

Source: https://x.com/Durbannetwork/status/2112579343922676070

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