Anti-illegal immigration activist **Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma** has secured interim relief from the High Court in her legal challenge against President Cyril Ramaphosa and the structures overseeing South Africa’s National Dialogue.
The urgent application was heard on Tuesday, 8 July 2026, after Ngobese-Zuma, together with co-applicants **Dr Gordon Lesley Rolls** and **Mamile Sikhosana**, argued that they had been unfairly removed as nominated representatives of the immigration sector without consultation or a proper process.
According to the applicants, they had actively participated in the National Dialogue since March 2026 and believed their exclusion violated principles of procedural fairness.
### **Court Reaches Interim Agreement**
During the court proceedings, the parties reached an agreement that allows nominated candidates from recognised sectors to continue participating in the National Dialogue Steering Committee while their official appointment letters are finalised and issued.
The interim arrangement ensures that the work of the Steering Committee continues without disruption while the legal issues surrounding the appointments are still being addressed.
Although the agreement provides temporary relief, the broader court application has not yet been concluded. A final ruling on the matter is expected at a later stage.
### **March and March Movement Remains Active**
The latest court development comes amid growing attention surrounding Ngobese-Zuma’s **March and March** movement, which has become one of the country’s most vocal campaigns calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
The movement has organised regular demonstrations across South Africa, urging authorities to increase action against undocumented foreign nationals and advocating for greater economic opportunities for South African citizens, particularly within township businesses.
One of its largest protests took place on **30 June 2026**, drawing nationwide attention and prompting the government to deploy significant security resources to monitor the demonstrations.
Ngobese-Zuma, who previously worked as a radio presenter, has become one of the leading public figures advocating for tougher immigration policies through peaceful protest and legal action.
### **Public Reaction Divides Opinion**
News of the court outcome quickly spread across social media, where many South Africans expressed support for Ngobese-Zuma and criticised what they viewed as an attempt to exclude key voices from the National Dialogue.
Several users argued that representatives leading discussions on immigration should be included in conversations that directly affect the issue.
Others praised Ngobese-Zuma for choosing legal avenues to challenge decisions she believes are unfair, saying her approach demonstrates respect for South Africa’s constitutional processes.
However, the issue remains highly divisive, with ongoing debate about immigration policy, public participation and the role of activist movements in shaping national discussions.
### **More Demonstrations Planned**
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Ngobese-Zuma has indicated that the March and March movement intends to continue organising demonstrations across the country.
The campaign says its goal is to keep pressure on government to strengthen immigration enforcement and ensure that citizens’ concerns are addressed through policy and public engagement.
With the court granting interim relief and a final decision still pending, attention will now turn to the next phase of the legal battle. The outcome could influence both the composition of the National Dialogue Steering Committee and the broader debate over immigration policy in South Africa.
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