The March and March movement says it will intensify its nationwide Thursday marches after the death of its Gauteng leader, Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada.
Somgxada led the movement in Greenfields, Ekurhuleni.
National spokesperson Sandile Dube said Somgxada was shot as he left his home on 4 July.
Dube described him as a “dedicated and peace-loving patriotic South African”.
He said Somgxada was rushed to hospital for treatment after the shooting.
According to Dube, Somgxada fought for his life until Thursday, 9 July 2026, when he was pronounced dead.
Threats reported against leaders
Dube said the killing happened amid reports that several other March and March leaders had received warnings or death threats.
He claimed the threats came from people who allegedly benefit from extortion and the collection of protection fees from undocumented foreign nationals operating illegal businesses.
“We call upon law enforcement authorities to get to the bottom of this matter, as it is bound to create unnecessary tension in various communities,” Dube said.
He also confirmed that the movement’s Tshwane regional leader received warning messages after a march held in Mamelodi on Thursday, 9 July.
Warnings in other provinces
According to Dube, similar threats have been reported in Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal and in Mpumalanga.
He said the threats were directed at March and March leaders.
The movement has been holding Thursday marches across the country.
Dube said the group would not stop its activities despite the killing and reported intimidation.
He said the movement would instead increase its marches, especially in Gauteng.
Gauteng focus expected
Dube said Gauteng would remain a key focus because the movement believes there is strong resistance there.
He also claimed the province has a high concentration of undocumented foreign nationals.
The movement called on South Africans to support its campaign.
“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,” Dube said.
Law enforcement authorities have been urged to investigate Somgxada’s killing and the alleged threats against movement leaders.