The Citizen Apr 05
KZN mayor vows to have the last word with illegal foreigners after Easter:
Myeza's remarks come amid a broader wave of anti-immigration sentiment.
citizen.co.za/news/kzn-mayor-last-word-with-illegal-foreigners-after-easter/
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KZN Mayor Targets Illegal Immigrants After EasterMduduzi Myeza vows action post-Easter, urging landlords to stop renting to undocumented foreigners amid rising tensions.
Key FactsApr 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- Mduduzi Myeza, mayor of Inkosi Langalibalele, announced plans to address illegal immigrants after the Easter holiday.
- He urged property owners to cease renting buildings to foreign nationals residing illegally in town.
- The Southern Africa Refugee Organisations Forum condemned the move, highlighting the presence of documented refugees and asylum seekers.
- Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape demand deportation of a Nigerian king and all involved in his coronation ceremony.
Their time is up. I ask that they start packing and moving, especially in town.— Mduduzi Myeza, mayor of Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality in Estcourt; posted the warning on Facebook after the Good Friday holiday.
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