KZN police dismiss rumours of arrest warrant for activists

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have officially dismissed rumours that an arrest warrant has been issued for leaders of March and March and the South Africa First Forum.

Social media reports suggested that warrants of arrest were issued against March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and her husband, Xolani Zuma.

In a statement released on Thursday, police confirmed there is no trace of any criminal case registered against either individual, calling the allegations completely baseless.

#sapsKZN [POLICE SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE ALLEGED WARRANT OF ARREST] #SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal hereby dismiss rumours, allegations or pronouncement that a warrant of arrest was issued for the arrest of March and March and South Africa First Forum leaders.

Police do not react or respond to baseless allegations such as this one, however the situation on the ground and the potential of such allegations to cause panic on some residents, police would like to set the record straight and dismiss rumours of any warrant of arrest issued against the two individuals. As a matter of fact, police do not have a trace of any case registered against the two.

Police wish to encourage activists to be responsible leaders and refrain from making statements that can be considered as malicious, reckless and have a potential to incite violence. If a person suspects that there is a warrant of arrest issued against them, concerned parties must contact the police to verify so that they communicate facts.

No amount of public statements will derail police from enforcing the law. Police do not engage in a witch hunt and do not target anyone. Those who wish to disclose a warrant of arrest issued against them are advised to quote the type of charge they are facing so that the public they are communicating to do not speculate and live in uncertainty. #ResponsibleSocialMediaUse ME
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— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 15, 2026

Provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda has warned activists against making reckless statements that could incite violence or cause public panic.

Netshiunda says, “Police do not react or respond to baseless allegations; however, given the situation on the ground and the potential of these allegations to cause panic, police like to set the record straight and dismiss rumours of a pending arrest against any of the individuals and do not have a record of any case against the two. Police would like to encourage activists to be responsible leaders and refrain from making statements that are malicious and potentially incite violence. Police are not on a witch hunt or targeting individuals.”