Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy

Polity Audio Articles · Jun 12, 2026 · 2m

Foundation condemns 'reckless' national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling it "reckless" and warning of the risk of it descending into anarchy and xenophobic violence. Calls for a shutdown follow a June 30 deadline issued by the anti-illegal immigration group March & March, which is demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa. The AKF urged government to fast-track its immigration and employment plans to maintain public confidence, and wants the immediate…