DON’T VOTE FOR THE ANC: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Takes Her Message Directly to Scooter Delivery Riders

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Urges Scooter Delivery Riders to Reject ANC in November Elections

March and March Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has called on scooter delivery riders across South Africa to turn their backs on the African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming elections, urging them to use their votes to demand political change.

Addressing delivery riders in Durban, Ngobese-Zuma extended her message beyond KwaZulu-Natal, appealing to riders nationwide to reject the ruling party when they head to the voting stations on 4 November.

The movement’s leader used the engagement to express her dissatisfaction with the current government, accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa and state security structures of targeting her organisation in an alleged attempt to shut it down.

According to Ngobese-Zuma, the movement’s outspoken stance against undocumented foreign nationals has placed its leadership under increasing pressure. She maintains that the organisation is being targeted because of its activism and efforts to force the government to address concerns raised by its supporters.

Her remarks reflect the growing tensions between the movement and the government over immigration enforcement, border management and the treatment of activists involved in protests against undocumented immigration.

While speaking to scooter delivery riders in Durban, Ngobese-Zuma called on them to reconsider their political allegiance and hold the ANC accountable through the ballot box.

Her appeal specifically targeted workers in the delivery sector, encouraging them to make their voices heard through their votes rather than continue supporting a party she believes has failed to address their concerns.

The message also signals the movement’s intention to expand its influence beyond street protests and mobilise support among working-class communities ahead of the elections.

However, her allegations that the President and state security structures want the movement shut down have not been independently verified, and no response from the Presidency or the relevant security authorities was provided in the information supplied.

Ngobese-Zuma also referred to Sandile, who she says is currently behind bars, arguing that his detention is connected to the exercise of his constitutional rights.

Her comments have brought renewed attention to the movement’s concerns about the treatment of its members and the legal challenges facing those involved in its activities.

The circumstances surrounding Sandile’s arrest, the charges against him and the specific grounds for his detention were not detailed in the information provided. His case would need to be assessed against the available court records and official statements before conclusions could be drawn about whether his constitutional rights had been violated.

South Africa’s Constitution protects freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and political participation, while also providing for lawful restrictions and procedures where applicable. The exercise of these rights does not, in itself, establish that any particular arrest or prosecution is unlawful.

Ngobese-Zuma’s appeal comes amid continued political debate over immigration, unemployment, border security and the government’s response to public protests.

The March and March Movement has made opposition to undocumented immigration a central feature of its activism, a position that has attracted support from some South Africans while drawing criticism from others concerned about discrimination, xenophobia and the protection of migrants’ rights.

Her latest message suggests that the movement intends to translate its street-level mobilisation into electoral pressure, encouraging voters to reconsider their support for the ANC.

Whether the appeal will influence voting behaviour among scooter delivery riders and other working-class communities remains to be seen.

As the 4 November elections approach, the movement’s campaign is likely to keep immigration policy, government accountability and the treatment of activists firmly in the political spotlight.

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