- Ngizwe Mchunu met with the Minister of Police and the Minister of Justice on 26 October 2026
- Mchunu was accompanied by Inkosi Malusi Zondi, a senior traditional advisor appointed by Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
- The closed-door meeting with the ministers reportedly focused on exploring solutions to the immigration matter
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has spent a decade reporting on South Africa's political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online journalism.
SOUTH AFRICA — Anti-illegal immigration activist Ngizwe Mchunu held formal talks with two senior Cabinet ministers on 26 October 2026, sitting down with Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi.
The meeting was reportedly to discuss the ongoing issue of undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa.
Photos from the meeting, shared by Inqubeko Media on X, show those present gathered around a conference table in what appears to be a formal government setting. Mchunu was accompanied by Inkosi Malusi Zondi, a senior advisor and chancellor appointed by AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.
The discussions reportedly centred on possible solutions to address concerns related to undocumented migrants.
Mchunu's role in the illegal-immigration debate
The former Ukhozi FM radio presenter has become one of the most prominent public voices pushing for stricter immigration enforcement in South Africa.
Under the banner of Amabhinca Nation, Mchunu partnered with March and March to lead a series of marches through the Durban CBD earlier in 2026, targeting areas associated with undocumented foreign nationals and calling on authorities to act against alleged drug dens and foreign-owned informal businesses.
His mobilisation efforts extended beyond KwaZulu-Natal, with demonstrations also taking place in Johannesburg and Tembisa in Ekurhuleni. He was a central figure in the broader 30 June 2026 deadline movement, which called on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
On the eve of those demonstrations, Mchunu and fellow activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba met with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, where the president emphasised that protests must remain peaceful and that immigration enforcement remains the sole responsibility of the state.
March and March severs ties with Mchunu
In July 2026, the March and March movement formally severed ties with him following an internal review. Mchunu subsequently argued against the continuation of daily or indefinite marches, warning that such actions risked damaging the economy and South Africa's international standing.
His focus since then has shifted toward collaborative work with police in verifying businesses, particularly in Johannesburg, while continuing to advocate for what he describes as the defence of South African citizens and the rule of law.
Other stories about Ngizwe Mchunu
- Mchunu withdrew a case against Economic Freedom Fighters supporters whom he accused of stealing sound equipment.
- Mchunu apologised to Julius Malema and retracted the defamatory remarks he made about the EFF leader.
- The activist rejected claims that he burned down his home just to get attention.
Source: Briefly News
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