March and March Says Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Xolani Zuma Could Be Arrested by Friday
The March and March Movement claims its leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, and her husband SA First Forum acting CEO Xolani Zuma could be arrested on or before Friday, 16 October 2026.
In a statement released today, Wednesday, 14 October, the movement alleged that the reported arrests were politically motivated and linked to its recent nationwide marches ahead of the 4 November local government elections.
The movement claimed that an executive committee of a political party had discussed whether the arrests should take place before or after the elections. It alleged that pressure following its countrywide demonstrations had led to demands for immediate action.
The movement accused President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration of attempting to intimidate activists and called on him to publicly distance himself from what it described as political interference.
However, the existence of the alleged arrest warrants has not been independently confirmed.
The statement also criticised KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli and ANC leadership over the deployment of law enforcement officers against protesters. The movement maintained that it would continue its campaigns and urged supporters to march peacefully.
March and March reiterated its demands for stricter immigration enforcement, including the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals, expanded inland operations by the Border Management Authority and the declaration of illegal immigration as a national disaster.
It also called for legislation reserving township and informal trading opportunities for South African small businesses, as well as the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to tackle illegal mining syndicates.
The movement further urged South Africans to reject a recent Constitutional Court judgment concerning asylum law, arguing that government policy should prioritise citizens amid high unemployment and the rising cost of living.
The claims about the alleged arrest warrants and political interference remain allegations made by the movement.
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