Phakel’umthakathi calls on foreign nationals to leave spaza shops, salons by 31 July
Activist Nkosikhona “Phakel’umthakathi” Ndabandaba has called on undocumented foreign nationals operating spaza shops and salons in South Africa to vacate those businesses by 31 July.
Ndabandaba, who has been involved in the anti-illegal immigration movement, says the call forms part of efforts to address concerns raised by communities around foreign-owned businesses and opportunities for South Africans.
The activist previously announced a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country by 30 June and later distanced himself from acts of violence reported during anti-illegal immigration protests in KwaZulu-Natal.
Authorities have repeatedly warned that immigration enforcement remains a matter for the state, with law enforcement responsible for dealing with anyone found to be in the country illegally.