SPPSA President Tells Undocumented Foreigners: Leave South Africa So We Can Fix Our Problems First

SPPSA president Sello Mashula has called on undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa for now. He says the country must deal with its own problems before they can return and register through the proper channels.

Mashula made the call while speaking to media during a public march involving SPPSA members. He stressed that South Africa needs space to sort out its challenges, especially those affecting local workers and communities. Only after that, he said, should undocumented people come back and follow the correct legal process to stay.

The SPPSA leader’s message comes at a time when many South Africans are talking about the impact of illegal immigration. People in certain areas say high numbers of undocumented foreigners put extra pressure on jobs, housing, clinics and other services. Security workers, who form a big part of SPPSA’s base, have raised concerns about competition for work and the strain on law enforcement.

Mashula’s call is not for a permanent ban. He made it clear that those who leave should be allowed to return once the country’s issues are addressed, but only if they register properly. This approach, he believes, gives government and communities time to strengthen systems and protect opportunities for South African citizens first.

The statement was shared widely after MDN News filmed the interview. In the clip, Mashula appears among a group of SPPSA supporters wearing the organisation’s clothing. He spoke firmly about the need for order and fairness in how the country handles migration.

Reactions on the ground have been mixed. Some South Africans support the idea of a temporary pause so that problems can be fixed. Others worry about how such a call could be carried out in practice and what it means for people already living and working in the country.

Government has previously spoken about cracking down on illegal immigration through stronger border controls, workplace inspections and faster deportations. Mashula’s comments add another voice from the labour and security sector to the ongoing national discussion.

For now, the SPPSA president is urging undocumented foreign nationals to leave voluntarily while South Africa focuses on its internal challenges. Whether this call leads to any official action remains to be seen, but it has once again put the issue of proper registration and fair access to opportunities in the spotlight.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2115780138520437148

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