South African NPA denies arrest warrants for March and March leaders

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and KwaZulu-Natal police have denied claims that arrest warrants were issued for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Xolani Zuma, leaders associated with the March and March movement. The movement had previously suggested that warrants would be executed by October 16, 2026.

The NPA stated that its prosecutorial decisions are independent and based on the Constitution and evidence, rejecting allegations of political interference. Similarly, police officials noted that no cases have been registered against the couple and warned that unverified claims could incite public panic.

The March and March movement, which recently held demonstrations in Durban calling for stricter immigration enforcement and border security, has alleged that the legal system is facing political pressure. Movement spokesperson Sandile Dube characterized the situation as a strategy to intimidate civil society ahead of the November municipal elections.