Jacinta compares Ramaphosa to Mnangagwa after soldiers are sent to Durban

March and March Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has drawn comparisons between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the deployment of soldiers to Durban during anti-illegal immigration protests on 27 October 2026.

Ngobese-Zuma and her supporters have criticised the government’s response to the demonstrations, arguing that deploying members of the South African National Defence Force reflects an attempt to suppress protesters rather than address their concerns about undocumented immigration.

The military deployment has added to tensions between the movement and authorities as protesters continue to voice their demands.

However, the available information does not explain precisely why Ngobese-Zuma compared Ramaphosa to Mnangagwa. Beyond the deployment of soldiers, the post does not identify specific actions or policies that formed the basis of her comparison.

It is also unclear where and when she made the remarks, leaving questions about the full context of her criticism.

The comparison has prompted mixed reactions on social media. Some users supported Ngobese-Zuma, arguing that deploying soldiers during protests raised concerns about how the government was handling public demonstrations.

Others disagreed with her assessment, maintaining that the military’s presence was intended to assist police in maintaining public order amid growing tensions. Some viewed the comparison as an expression of frustration with the government’s response, while others considered it unfair.

The debate highlights the disagreement over how authorities should respond to demonstrations linked to immigration concerns and the role of security forces in managing public unrest.

For now, Ngobese-Zuma’s comparison remains a political criticism rather than proof that the two presidents have acted in equivalent ways. Assessing the claim would require more information about the specific conduct she was referring to and the circumstances surrounding the deployment.

It also remains unclear whether Ramaphosa or the South African government will respond directly to her remarks or whether the military deployment in Durban will continue.

As discussions unfold, the comparison has added another dimension to the tensions between the March and March Movement and the authorities. Further statements from the parties involved may provide greater clarity on the reasons behind the deployment and the criticism it has attracted.

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