​“God Will Bring Change by 7 November” Xolani Zuma Urges Calm After High Court Order

Lawyer Xolani Zuma has called on March and March supporters to stay calm and avoid violence or taking the law into their own hands. Speaking after recent court proceedings in Durban, he told members that God is in control and that meaningful change will come to South Africa, with clear signs expected by 7 November.

The address comes at a tense time for the movement, which has organised repeated protests in Durban against illegal immigration. Supporters have marched to highlight concerns about undocumented foreign nationals, job competition, and crime. These actions have drawn strong reactions from authorities, who say some protests have led to clashes and disruption near the refugee reception centre.

Earlier this week, the Durban High Court heard an urgent application brought by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner. The court issued an interim order restricting March and March and its leaders, including Zuma and his wife, movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. The order limits certain protest activities, bans the use of violence, weapons, and disguises, and sets rules on when marches can take place. It remains in force pending a later hearing.

Zuma used his message to supporters to stress that the group must not respond with anger or illegal acts. He repeated that God, not people, will decide the country’s direction. He expressed confidence that positive change would become visible shortly after the local government elections scheduled for 4 November, specifically pointing to 7 November as a key date.

The movement has maintained that its marches are peaceful and aimed at pressing the government to prioritise South African citizens on issues such as border control and employment. Leaders have previously rejected claims that their actions encourage looting or disorder. At the same time, police have raised concerns about public safety and potential unrest in the lead-up to the elections.

Zuma’s appeal for restraint appears aimed at preventing further trouble while the legal process continues and voters prepare to cast their ballots. The movement has said it will not boycott the elections, though it has criticised the current government for failing to address its core grievances. With court restrictions in place and the election days away, the call for calm is likely to be closely watched by both supporters and authorities.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2116437737142145293

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