ANC condemns rape, murder threats towards March and March leader
The ANC has condemned violent threats made against activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and is investigating whether the perpetrator is a party member. Ngobese-Zuma has filed a police report following the threats made on social media.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of political discourse, social media safety, and the role of political parties in addressing hate speech.
Members of civic movement March and March led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma gather in Pietermaritzburg on 19 June 2026. Picture: EWN
The African National Congress (ANC) has condemned social media calls for the rape and killing of March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.
The party said it’s also investigating whether the man identified as Sello Lemonka Gemba, who made the remarks, is a member of the ANC.
It said the threats are vile and incompatible with the values of the ANC.
Ngobese-Zuma said she opened a case against Gemba at the Durban Central Police Station on Tuesday.
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