Johannesburg: South African activist Jacinta Ngobese Zuma, widely known as Queen Vee, has publicly condemned what she claims is a government initiative to regularise undocumented immigrants. She calls for stricter enforcement measures and deportations instead.
According to Ghana Web, in a viral YouTube video shared on May 2, 2026, Queen Vee alleged that authorities are contemplating issuing documentation to foreign nationals living illegally in the country, though the government has not confirmed or denied this policy direction. She vehemently opposes this approach, suggesting that it effectively rewards illegal behavior.
Queen Vee emphasized her stance by stating, "It's clear from the posture of government and some political actors that they believe the best way to deal with illegal immigrants is to document them. But I'm saying no, we do not want people who are in the country illegally to be rewarded with documents."
She further argued that South Africa should impose penalties on those without legal status, such as fines or deportation, rather than regularisation. "They are here illegally and breaking our laws. They should not be made comfortable by being given documents," she asserted.
Queen Vee, who recently gained attention for confronting Ghanaian national Emmanuel Asamoah in a widely circulated incident, stated that South Africans' frustrations are mounting. She pointed out concerns over access to resources, social tensions, and alleged criminal activity as factors fueling resentment toward undocumented migrants.
"If it's too expensive to deport them, then fine them. Make them pay for breaking the law," she proposed, questioning what she perceives as an imbalance between the rights of migrants and those of citizens.
Her remarks come amid an ongoing national debate over immigration policy in South Africa, where authorities face pressure to balance border control, economic realities, and human rights obligations. While government officials have not formally confirmed any policy to regularise undocumented migrants, discussions around immigration reform continue to evoke strong and often polarized reactions across the country.