MARCHERS DEMAND 10,000 NEW HOME AFFAIRS IMMIGRATION OFFICERS

Marchers outside DHA head office in Pretoria, calling for 10.000 immigration jobs.

By Sibongakonke Conco

 A small group of protesters marched through Pretoria CBD, calling on the Department of Home Affairs to hire 10,000 immigration officers and for National Treasury to fund the posts.

At the DHA office, participants handed over a memorandum of demands along with copies of their CV's, saying qualified South Africans are available to fill the 10,000 immigration posts. Speaking for the organisation, Rollence Mabula said: "We are also saying here are the few CV's, yes some of them they qualify to be administrators, some of them do not have higher qualifications, but we know that they can assist in terms of fingerprints capturing".

One of the participants who handed in their CV also shared why they joined: Khumbudzo Rhamudzibi from Vhenda who completed her grade 12 in 2009 say's "I am not working and we are here to fight for South African youth without jobs".

The memorandum was formally handed to and signed by Mr Simon Ratau on behalf of Home Affairs. Mr Joe Phago signed on behalf of National Treasury. Both officials acknowledged receipt of the memorandum and the presence of the protestors.

Rollence Mabula confirmed that if the Department of Home Affairs fails to respond to their demands by 26 May 2026, supporters will occupy offices until the situation is resolved.