Former Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille has publicly defended a recent meeting with Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, the leader of the anti-immigration movement March and March. The meeting has sparked internal debate within the DA, with some party members questioning Zille’s authority to negotiate with the group. March and March has issued a June 30th deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, raising concerns about potential unrest and xenophobia. Zille’s engagement with the movement comes as pressure mounts regarding immigration policy and its potential impact on South Africa. The DA has not officially commented on Zille’s mandate or the implications of the meeting. The situation is unfolding as the deadline set by March and March approaches, increasing anxieties about a possible escalation of anti-immigrant sentiment.