The March and March Movement has announced plans for another nationwide day of protest on **30 September 2026**, escalating its campaign against undocumented immigration in South Africa.
The movement says the September action will serve as the second wave of its national protests, following demonstrations held on 30 June. Organisers have indicated that they intend to make the upcoming protest larger, more coordinated and more visible across the country.
According to the movement, its primary demand remains that the South African government take stronger action against people it describes as illegal immigrants and accelerate deportations of undocumented foreign nationals.
## Movement promises a bigger protest
March and March has claimed that it is now in a stronger organisational position than it was during the June demonstrations.
The organisation said the September protest would be a major national mobilisation and encouraged supporters to prepare for what it described as a significant day of action.
The movement has also criticised the South African Police Service over a national instruction circular issued in July. March and March has called for the withdrawal of the instruction, describing it as unconstitutional.
However, further information about the planned protest locations, routes and operational arrangements for 30 September has not yet been released.
## SADC summit protest in Durban
The announcement comes as March and March continues to make its presence felt outside the Southern African Development Community summit in Durban.
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The regional summit brought together leaders and representatives from SADC member states, providing the movement with an opportunity to direct its message towards neighbouring governments.
The protest was conducted under the slogan **“It’s time to fetch your people,”** with organisers calling on regional governments to take responsibility for their citizens who are living in South Africa without the required documentation.
March and March leader **Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma** has previously called on South Africans who are unhappy about undocumented immigration to join the movement’s protests.
The group’s presence around the summit has drawn attention from law enforcement authorities, who have warned protesters against disrupting the high-level gathering.
## Authorities issue warning
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) issued a warning ahead of the SADC summit, cautioning individuals and organisations against actions that could threaten public safety or interfere with the event.
The warning followed calls by March and March supporters to demonstrate in Durban while regional leaders were attending the summit.
The authorities’ concerns highlight the tension surrounding protests linked to immigration, particularly as South Africa continues to face public debates about undocumented migration, employment, crime and pressure on public services.
While March and March insists that its campaign is focused on addressing illegal immigration, its planned demonstrations are expected to attract significant public and political attention.
The 30 September protest could therefore become another major test for authorities attempting to balance the right to peaceful protest with the need to maintain public order and protect communities.
As preparations continue, South Africans will be watching closely to see whether the movement can deliver on its promise of a larger national mobilisation and how government and law enforcement agencies respond.
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