A special police team has launched an investigation into the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng provincial leader of the anti-migrant group March and March. Somgxada was shot outside his home east of Johannesburg earlier in July 2026 and died several days later in hospital.

March and March spokesperson Sandile Dube told the BBC that the group believes the killing was "a retaliation" linked to their campaign urging undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. Dube described the incident as "an orchestrated hitman type of killing" and noted that other leaders in the movement have recently received warnings or death threats.

Acting police chief Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane announced the formation of a multidisciplinary team to investigate the shooting, emphasizing the seriousness with which the police are treating the case. She stated, "We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this murder and to ensure accountability."

When asked about the treatment of foreign nationals by anti-migrant protesters, Dube said March and March rejects "any form of violence - we reject any form of anti-law." Official figures indicate there are over three million documented foreign nationals in South Africa, excluding those residing illegally.

Separately, on Wednesday, the Nigerian government completed its voluntary repatriation scheme with the last flight landing in Lagos carrying 306 passengers.

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