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Thuthukile Zuma, the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, has sparked a heated debate across the country by taking a controversial stance on immigration and identity in South Africa.
His statements quickly went viral on social media, where he received strong support from various political and social circles and also faced severe criticism.
This statement has come at a time when tensions and debates regarding foreign nationals are continuously increasing in the country.
Thokele Zuma released a strongly worded statement on immigration, poverty and inequality, sparking widespread debate on social media.
She is the daughter of former President Jacob Zuma and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. In his statement, he rejected the term "illegal Africans" on the African continent, saying people may be undocumented or unregistered, but they should not be labeled "illegal".
"Deporting foreign nationals will not solve our problems"
Stirring up further controversy, Thothukile Zuma said that even if all foreign nationals were expelled from South Africa, the country would still face land deprivation, economic exclusion and other profound problems.
He drew attention to the unequal distribution of property and opportunity in the country, claiming that white South Africans still dominated land, natural resources and key sectors of the economy.
According to him, the main challenges facing South Africa are not the presence of foreign nationals but poverty, racial inequality and unemployment. He said that the real problems of the country are related to these factors, and not to the foreigners who are working in South Africa.
2026-06-13 08:51:22