South African anti-illegal immigration group March and March has confirmed the death of one of its leaders in Ekurhuleni, who was shot in what it says was an assassination.
Andile Somgxada was shot as he was leaving his home on 4 July and was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries on 9 July.
March and March spokesperson Sandile Dube said the movement has been receiving death threats because of its stance on illegal immigration.
“March and March has been receiving death threats in this case of our leader in Ekurhuleni,” Dube said.
“So, we confirm that there are many death threats that we are receiving throughout South Africa for wanting what’s best for the South Africans.”
Dube said the killing comes amid reports that several other March and March leaders have received warnings and death threats.
He said the threats come from people who allegedly benefit from extortion and the collection of protection fees from undocumented foreign nationals operating illegal businesses.
Dube said the movement’s Tshwane regional leader received threatening messages after a march held in Mamelodi on Thursday, 9 July.
He added that similar threats have been received in Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal and in Mpumalanga province, all directed at March and March leaders.
Despite the threats, Dube said the movement will intensify its Thursday marches across the country, particularly in Gauteng, where it claims there is significant resistance and a high concentration of undocumented foreign nationals.
“We call upon South Africans to stand up in defence of their country against drug cartels, extortionists disguised as security companies, drug dealers and human trafficking agents whose businesses are being disrupted by these continuous marches,” he said.
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