I fully agree with former President Thabo Mbeki that the problem of high levels of unemployment cannot be solely attributed to undocumented (illegal) immigrants; fortunately, there is no one who has made such a claim. That is not even a claim made by the leaders of the protest actions, if we closely and carefully listen to them. What they are claiming is that uncontrolled and illegal migration makes it difficult for South African job seekers. This claim is factually correct. I respectfully disagree with the former President that illegal migration has nothing to do with unemployment. It is a fact that undocumented immgrants are a source of cheap and unprotected labour, what is called unregulated employment. It is also a fact, that this source of employment directly results in labour market distortions and displacement of South African job seekers. It is also a fact that the most affected job seekers by the labour market displacement are the low-skilled and unskilled workers. Unemployed population in South Africa consists of a mix of skills; which can be broken down into three main categories. The first is HIGHLY SKILLED & GRADUATES UNEMPLOYMENT, this is unemployed graduates who struggle to find entry-level positions that require prior experience. The second is SEMI-SKILLED UNEMPLOYMENT, these are job seekers that have completed secondary education (matric) or specialised vocational training, but their qualifications often do not align with the specific technical trades or digital roles that employers are actively seeking. The third is LOW-SKILLED AND UNSKILLED UNEMPLOYMENT, which constitues a large portion of the unemployed workforce and has low levels of formal education, and are at a severe disadvantage in a modernising economy that increasingly requires advanced or technical capabilities. One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know that the low-skilled and un-skilled category of the unemployed is severely displaced by a labour market that is open to undocumented immigrants. I have elaborated on this matter in an article that I published on my social media platforms. To access that article, log in👇🏿 facebook.com/share/r/1BDetDE…

IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE ON SECTION 89 ENQUIRY ELECTS MR MAKASHULE GANA AS CHAIRPERSON Parliament, Monday, 1 June 2026 – The Impeachment Committee on the Section 89 Enquiry has elected Mr Makashule Gana as its Chairperson. The committee convened today for its inaugural meeting to elect a Chairperson. Two members were nominated for the position: Dr Lehlohonolo Mahlatsi and Mr Makashule Gana. Following a vote by committee members, Mr Gana secured the support of 19 members, while Dr Mahlatsi received 12 votes. The election marks the formal commencement of the committee’s work. As Chairperson, Mr Gana will provide leadership to the committee, oversee its proceedings, guide its deliberations, and ensure that its work is conducted in accordance with the Constitution, the Rules of the National Assembly, and the committee’s mandate under Section 89 of the Constitution. The committee will now turn its attention to determining its programme of work and considering the next steps in the enquiry process. Details of future meetings and activities will be communicated in due course. ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo Parliament Spokesperson 082 370 6930

FM @RonaldLamola, you blame concerns about violence and failed governance on "MAGA politics." Ghana and Nigeria just airlifted their citizens out of your country. Thousands of South Africans are fleeing to America to escape your government’s Left-wing policies. Unemployment still remains at 33% while you and corrupt government elites get rich while promoting race-based laws and chanting "Kill the Boer." If caring about your own citizens is MAGA, South Africa might want to give it a try.

On 19 May 2026, law enforcement in Johannesburg arrested an MTN Rank butchery manager for employing undocumented foreigners at his CBD shop, Gauteng. Nineteen foreign nationals were apprehended for violating the Immigration Act. The manager was detained for employing these individuals without proper documentation. Authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal activities.