Benjamin Moafrica Wa Maila Maila, a Pedi man from Limpopo, alleges he was harassed by members of the March and March movement in Pretoria.While returning to his car after buying coffee, he was approached by seven men in March and March attire who demanded to see his ID, accusing him of being a foreigner despite his South African heritage.The confrontation escalated as the group threatened violence, prompting Maila to comply and show his ID.He claims the group threatened to 'deal with him' if he hadn’t presented his ID, highlighting the dangers of racial profiling.Maila, who chose not to report the incident, warns that the group may be criminals exploiting the movement’s name for extortion.

The event underscores tensions around anti-illegal immigrant protests, with Maila urging the movement to address its members’ behavior and calling for lawful enforcement.He also notes the psychological impact on his family, including his son facing discrimination at school.Critics argue such protests risk becoming violent, with law enforcement warning against unauthorized ID inspections.

March and March maintains its actions target undocumented foreigners, but Maila’s case raises concerns about racial stereotyping and the movement’s legitimacy.