Jacinta Ngobese, leader of the March and March movement, has engaged in a sharp social media exchange with an EFF supporter referencing Julius Malema.
In her post Ngobese wrote Let’s be honest people angilwi Who knows abt other Limpopo child named Julius??? The comment appears to be a pointed response to criticism from an EFF supporter who questioned a KZN child named Jacinta with roots in Mozambique. The exchange highlights the rivalry between March and March and the Economic Freedom Fighters on the issue of illegal immigration.
Ngobese and her movement have been vocal in demanding stricter border controls and prioritisation of South African citizens in employment while calling for the deportation of undocumented foreigners. The EFF on the other hand has taken a more pan Africanist stance criticising what it sees as xenophobic undertones in some anti immigration campaigns. The two groups have frequently clashed publicly over the best approach to managing migration and protecting local jobs.
The reference to a Limpopo child named Julius is widely understood as alluding to Julius Malema the EFF leader who hails from Limpopo. Such personal jabs are common in the heated online debates surrounding South African politics where activists and politicians often scrutinise each other backgrounds and consistency. The EFF supporter reply questioned the origins of a child named Jacinta suggesting Mozambican roots adding fuel to the back and forth.
Let’s be honest people… angilwi
Who knows abt other Limpopo child named Julius??? https://t.co/CrrTK1uuyA
— Jacinta Ngobese🇿🇦 (@JacintaNgobese) June 27, 2026
This latest interaction reflects the deeply polarised nature of the immigration debate in South Africa. March and March has organised protests and issued deadlines for illegal immigrants to leave citing concerns over crime unemployment and strain on services. The EFF has countered by warning against xenophobia and calling for unity among African people. Both sides claim to represent the interests of ordinary South Africans but differ sharply on strategy and rhetoric.
The exchange has generated significant engagement online with supporters of each side weighing in. Many users called for focus on policy issues rather than personal attacks while others defended the right to question public figures. Ngobese has built a strong following by championing what she describes as the rights of indigenous South Africans. Malema and the EFF continue to push a radical economic transformation agenda that includes land expropriation and stronger social programmes.
As the debate continues the underlying issues of unemployment inequality and migration management remain pressing for the government. The Department of Home Affairs has intensified operations to arrest and repatriate undocumented foreigners while attempting to balance enforcement with humanitarian considerations.
This public spat between Ngobese and an EFF supporter underscores the challenges of navigating identity politics and economic grievances in a diverse democracy. Both movements continue to mobilise their bases with immigration remaining a key flashpoint ahead of future political contests.
The conversation serves as a reminder of how personal and political identities intersect in South African public discourse.
