“From 31 July, Foreign Nationals Will No Longer Be Allowed to Operate These Businesses” – Phakelumthakathi Issues New Warning
The leader of the Insizwa Nobunsizwa Development Foundation, Phakelumthakathi, has issued a strong warning directed at foreign nationals living in South Africa, saying that from 31 July 2026, they will no longer be allowed to operate certain types of businesses.
In a statement posted on social media, Phakelumthakathi said foreign nationals should no longer own or run businesses such as:
- Tuck shops
- Salons
- Barbershops
- Spaza shops
- Cash & Carry stores
- Taxi services
- Uber services
- And other similar businesses.
Phakelumthakathi stated:
“We as Insizwa Nobunsizwa Development Foundation urge illegal foreigners to respect this peace call. It’s a South African reserved right. It’s our country, we are men and we are obliged to respect and protect it.”
He concluded his message with the slogan:
“ABAHAMBE.”
These are statements made by Phakelumthakathi and the Insizwa Nobunsizwa Development Foundation. At the time of publication, there had been no official announcement by the South African government introducing a law or regulation that would prohibit foreign nationals from operating these businesses from 31 July 2026.
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