SA First Forum Threatens Action if Congolese Nationals Get Accommodation Before 2022 Flood Victims
- Xolani Zuma of SA First Forum discussed the possibility of Congolese nationals being given accommodation by the government
- Zuma, the husband of Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, raised concerns that victims of the April 2022 Durban floods remain homeless
- His comments quickly drew strong reactions on social media, as some South Africans agreed with him and others disagreed
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
KWAZULU-NATAL — Xolani Zuma of the SA First Forum has threatened to take the government to court if Congolese nationals are given accommodation in Durban before victims of the April 2022 floods are housed.
Zuma, the husband of Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, made the remarks on Che Guevara Road in Durban on 10 September 2026, where March and March held another demonstration. The movement has held several demonstrations in the area, outside Home Affairs, where foreign nationals were camped.
The two groups have clashed in the past in the area, resulting in injuries on both sides.
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SA First Forum warns of legal action
Addressing the demonstrators, Zuma said residents displaced by the April 2022 disaster continue to live without permanent shelter more than three years on, and argued that providing accommodation to foreign nationals under these circumstances was unacceptable.
"There are people from the flats who have no place to live to this day."
He indicated that the government would have two weeks to do something or face action in court.
Social media users divided on the issue
The clip drew sharp and contrasting responses on X.
@SboneloMvelaseh said:
"The victims of the floods are still staying in tents around Durban."
@guevara28_che wrote:
"He's completely right. These laws and the Constitution favour illegals over South Africans. Thank God for March and March."
@__T_touch commented:
"He's right. That can't be allowed to happen."
@ActionPhir83704 pushed back, asking:
"What has SA First Forum done for those victims of the disaster? You are just foolish dreamers. Endless complaints and no action."
@Mosupi_1 responded:
"A hall is not accommodation. We live with fools."
Police shield foreign nationals from protesters
Briefly News reported that police officers physically separated anti-illegal immigration protesters from foreign nationals camped on Moore Road in Durban.
March and March movement leader Jacinta Ngobese Zuma called supporters to assemble at the site, which has become a recurring flashpoint in the city.
The movement announced plans to stage weekly protests every Thursday until the government acts on undocumented foreign nationals.
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