South African protesters have set a deadline of September 30 for undocumented migrants

Protesters in South Africa have issued an ultimatum to undocumented migrants, requiring them to depart by September 30, and have warned of escalating demonstrations if their demands are not fulfilled.

Protesters in South Africa have issued an ultimatum to undocumented migrants residing in the country, demanding that they depart by September 30. They have warned of escalating demonstrations if their demands are not fulfilled.

Protests have been ongoing in Durban on a weekly basis, with the movement gaining traction earlier this year.

March and March leader, Sphelele Shinga, stated that activists anticipated that up to 1.5 million individuals would take part in the upcoming significant demonstration.

Shinga stated that communities were organizing in preparation for the protest on September 30, which he characterized as a demonstration aimed at defending their homes and their country.

He stated that protesters would “write another history” on September 30 by calling for undocumented migrants to exit South Africa.


The group reached a consensus on the move due to safety concerns that arose after months of street protests. Princess Adjei, a Ghanaian refugee, expressed that the protesters could not persist in sleeping on the streets, highlighting that some individuals had lost their lives as a consequence.

Adjei mentioned that the group was waiting for buses as their documentation was undergoing verification.

Peace activists, among them Ela Gandhi, a former member of Parliament and the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, gathered to show their support for the refugees during the demonstration.

Gandhi criticized the rhetoric of the protesters, asserting that the allegations attributing the issues to migrants were false.

The September 30 deadline has sparked the possibility of significant demonstrations in Durban once again.