Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za
7 August 2026 | 08:26 CAT
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March and March national spokesperson Sandile Dube said that Radio Islam’s questioning will prompt the organisation to reflect on criticism that it has become increasingly hostile towards the Muslim community.

Speaking to Radio Islam, Dube acknowledged concerns over remarks made by March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, which have been criticised by many South African Muslims of all races as Islamophobic.

He maintained, however, that the movement’s focus remains on illegal immigration and the township economy, rather than any religious group.

“Sometimes when you do a certain programme of action, it can have unintended consequences,” Dube said.

When pushed about the seemingly disproportionate focus on Muslims by their leader he responded, “One thing I like about Radio Islam is that you ask us questions that take us outside our comfort zone. I will perhaps have a look at that, and we will discuss it with the rest of the national executive committee so that we look into that”.

He said that March and March was open to constructive criticism.

“We are ready to accept any insight that is brought to our attention and have a look at it,” he said.

Touching on March and March’s recently announced vision of becoming an “AfriForum for black South Africans”, Dube said that the movement sought to adopt a successful advocacy model while remaining inclusive.

He noted that the question of why the movement had chosen AfriForum as its model was one he had not previously been asked. “I’ve done a lot of interviews, but that question is actually the first question to actually respond on,” he said.

Listen to the full interview with March and March Spokesperson Sandile Dube on Sabaahul Muslim, presented by Moulana Sulaimaan Ravat.