March and March has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for apologising to Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders over recent anti-illegal immigration activities in South Africa.
Ramaphosa told regional leaders on Saturday that he was ashamed of recent attacks on foreign nationals living in the country. The organisation said there was nothing to apologise for.
March And March Protests At SADC Summit
March and March held a lengthy protest outside the Durban Convention Centre on Monday. The demonstration coincided with the fourth and final day of the SADC Summit. Protesters gathered while regional leaders met inside the venue.
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The South African government has sought to reassure neighbouring countries that recent incidents involving foreign nationals do not reflect official policy. Before, during and after the 30 June demonstrations, reports emerged of foreign-owned shops being looted and some foreign nationals being attacked and forced from their homes.
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South African officials have maintained that these incidents were the actions of a small group of individuals.
March And March Calls On SADC Leaders To Act
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said there was no reason for the president to apologise. The organisation handed a memorandum to police for delivery to SADC leaders. The memorandum calls on neighbouring countries to take back citizens who are living in South Africa without the required documentation.
