Zurii Afrika Progressive Immigrants Network

27/10/2026

09/07/2026

Sixty -60" is not a job. It’s survival with a uniform.

let’s call it what it is.
A delivery scooter is not employment. It’s the gig economy.

No UIF. No medical aid. No pension. No paid leave.
No protection when you fall, when you crash, when you get robbed.
Just you, your bike, and an app that can switch you off anytime.

We cannot celebrate "job creation" when the job creates poverty.
If a man works 12 hours a day but still can’t afford to get sick, that is not dignity.
That is exploitation with better branding.

South Africans deserve real jobs with real rights. Not gigs disguised as opportunity.
Nonsense

08/07/2026

Illegal Immigration Protests Cost South Africa Billions, New Estimate Claims
South Africa's recent protests against illegal immigration may have come at a massive economic cost, with Centre for Risk Analysis director Chris Hattingh estimating losses of between R2 billion and R5 billion.
According to Hattingh, the financial impact stems from business disruptions, transport delays, property damage, interrupted trade and lost productivity during the nationwide demonstrations. While many protesters argued they were demanding stronger immigration enforcement and better law enforcement, the economic consequences are expected to be felt by businesses, workers and local communities alike.
The estimate comes as South Africa continues to grapple with rising tensions over illegal immigration, unemployment and pressure on public services. The protests have sparked intense national debate, with supporters calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, while others warn that prolonged disruptions could further weaken an already fragile economy.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MUST BE ADDRESSED, BUT DON'T TURN LEGAL IMMIGRANTS INTO TARGETS

To my South African brothers and sisters,

Today I want to share a sincere message. I fully understand the concerns surrounding illegal immigration, and every sovereign nation has the right to enforce its immigration laws. Those who are in a country unlawfully should be dealt with through the proper legal processes.

However, what deeply concerns me are reports that even documented foreign nationals, people with valid work permits, visas and legal residence are being threatened, harassed and forced to leave. If these reports are true, then this is something that deserves careful reflection.

As a truck driver, I have travelled across Southern Africa for many years. I regularly deliver to mines in Zambia and other neighbouring countries. Along the way, I meet South African professionals working legally in Zambia and other African countries. I also meet South African truck drivers transporting goods across borders without being harassed simply because they are foreigners.

If Zambia or any other African country decided to chase away every South African who is legally working there simply because they are foreigners, would that be acceptable?

The consequences of targeting legal immigrants go far beyond the individuals involved. It damages investor confidence, discourages skilled professionals from coming to your country, creates labour shortages in sectors that rely on specialised skills, hurts businesses, weakens regional trade, and can strain diplomatic relations with neighbouring countries. Studies have also found that legal immigrants contribute to economic activity, pay taxes, create businesses and support employment in many sectors.

Africa's strength has always been built on cooperation and mutual respect. Today South Africans work across the continent, just as citizens from other African nations legally work in South Africa.

Fight illegal immigration if that is your objective, but do not punish those who have respected your laws and entered your country legally.

Let's protect the rule of law, human dignity and the spirit of African brotherhood.

Illegal immigration should be stopped. Legal immigration should be respected.

26/06/2026

Is Jacinta, who went from being a struggling radio host to a central figure in South Africa's intense political discussions, following the same route as Gayton Mackenzie and Zandile Dabula by blaming immigrants to get ahead? Some people who support her even think she should run for president now. Critics often say that people wanting to be noticed in the tough political arena frequently pick on immigrants as an easy scapegoat. They feel that pointing fingers at people from other countries for a nation's issues is a fast track to getting noticed, gathering supporters, and stepping into the political limelight. However, her supporters see it differently. They argue that conversations about immigration, border security, crime, and joblessness are important and shouldn't just be brushed off as xenophobia. Regardless of whether you agree with her, it's clear that Jacinta's public profile has shot up, and she's now a significant voice in the conversation about immigration in South Africa. So, do you think immigration is being used as a political strategy by politicians eager for power, or are figures like Jacinta just voicing worries that many South Africans already have?

26/06/2026

Let's Speak Frankly For Once About Unauthorized Immigration, Offenses, and Joblessness. Let’s speak truthfully for a moment. Illegal immigration in South Africa presents challenges, yet it is not the underlying cause of crime and unemployment whatsoever. The ANC's hostile business policies, oppressive trade unions, BEE, and transformation strategies have devastated this economy and led to widespread unemployment. The ANC weakened SAPS, dismissed all the seasoned officers, and allowed corruption to thrive. You can expel every foreign national and none of that will alter. Alternatively, you could adopt a free market system that generates sufficient wealth so that the number of immigrants becomes irrelevant. The painful truth is evident: years of poor leadership eliminated opportunities for South Africans initially. Unregulated illegal immigration has exacerbated a flawed system by increasing strain on employment, housing, and crime. Addressing the underlying issues while properly enforcing borders is what true change requires.