23.01.2026 08:05

The South African Parliament has acknowledged receipt of our petition, requesting a referendum - all necessary documents to register the petition has been received and will be forwarded back to Parliament.

27.12.2025 09:36

Dear Fellow South African,

Thank you for adding your name and your voice to the petition calling for a National Referendum. Your courage and commitment to democracy are deeply appreciated.

We are pleased to inform you that the petition has now been formally submitted to Parliament’s Petition Desk. Follow-up processes will continue in the new year, in line with parliamentary procedures.
As of today, we have reached over 1,100 signatures — a powerful signal that South Africans are ready to be heard.

Please be assured that I, Freeman Bhengu, together with the support and mobilisation of Operation Dudula, will pursue this matter to its conclusion. We will not relent until our government agrees to allow South Africans to decide this issue through a referendum.
This struggle does not end here.

We kindly ask you to: ( openpetition.org/!dudula )

Continue sharing the petition widely
Encourage family, friends, colleagues, and community members to sign and support
Stay engaged as we push for accountability and democratic participation
Real change is driven by ordinary citizens who refuse to be ignored.

Thank you for standing up for South Africa.
Yours in service of the people,

Freeman Bhengu
On behalf of concerned South Africans
Supported by Operation Dudula
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22.12.2025 02:56

Dear supporters,

The petition has been revised in accordance with our terms of use. The temporary suspension has been lifted, and the petition can now be signed again.

We thank you for your commitment!

Your openPetition team

21.12.2025 14:03

To align with openpetition.org rules and regulations in terms of supplying source of information or stimulating that this is my opinion


New justification:

PETITION TO PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICACalling on All Members of Parliament to Support a Motion for a National Referendum on the Mass Deportation of Illegal ForeignersTo:All Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of ProvincesAll Political Parties Represented in ParliamentThe Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the NCOPThe President of the Republic of South AfricaWe, the undersigned citizens of the Republic of South Africa, hereby petition Parliament to support and initiate a motion calling for a National Referendum, in terms of Section 84(2)(g) of the Constitution and the Referendums Act, 1983, on the following question:“Should South Africa implement an immediate and coordinated mass deportation of all illegal foreigners residing within the country?”WHY THIS REFERENDUM IS NECESSARY IN MY OPINION.SouthOPINION.My opinion is that South Africans are facing unbearable pressure on jobs, housing, healthcare, education, policing, and social services. Illegal immigration has escalated to a point where it threatens national stability, economic security, and the safety of communities. Despite endless debates, political promises, commissions, and legislation, the crisis continues to grow.Parliament has the constitutional duty to uphold the rule of law, protect national sovereignty, and ensure that South Africa’s borders and immigration systems serve the interests of its citizens.A referendum is a democratic tool available under our law. It gives ordinary citizens—not politicians, not lobbyists, not foreign interests—the power to express a clear mandate on a matter that directly affects their daily lives.The Referendums Act of 1983 (as amended) remains the applicable mechanism for conducting national referendums, and Parliament has the authority to table a motion requesting the President to call such a referendum.

WHAT THIS PETITION DEMANDSWe, the citizens of South Africa, call on every Member of Parliament, regardless of political affiliation, to:

1. Support the introduction of a motion in the National Assembly calling for a national referendum on mass deportations of illegal foreigners.
2. Publicly declare your stance on whether South Africans deserve the right to decide this question directly.
3. Commit to democratic accountability by respecting the will of the electorate expressed through such a referendum.
4. Ensure that the referendum process is transparent, lawful, and overseen by the IEC, in line with the Referendums Act and constitutional principles.

MY OPINION WHY PARLIAMENT MUST ACT NOW

• Illegal immigration is overwhelming public services meant for South Africans.
• Communities are increasingly unsafe due to criminal networks operating without documentation or oversight.
• Corruption in immigration and border systems continues unchecked.
• The public has lost confidence in Parliament’s ability to resolve this crisis alone.
• A referendum will provide a clear, undeniable mandate for decisive action—whether for or against mass deportation.

Democracy gives people the right to speak. This referendum will allow South Africans, once and for all, to express their will directly.

OUR CALL AS SOUTH AFRICANSWe are not calling for the targeting of legal immigrants or refugees.We are calling for the enforcement of South Africa’s laws and the protection of its sovereignty.We ask Parliament to stop avoiding this national issue and to return this decision to the rightful owners of the Republic: the PATRIOTIC SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS

18.12.2025 06:26

I have made changes because it didn't have a source hence I have stated that it is my opinion on the header.


New justification:

PETITION TO PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICACalling on All Members of Parliament to Support a Motion for a National Referendum on the Mass Deportation of Illegal ForeignersTo:All Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of ProvincesAll Political Parties Represented in ParliamentThe Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the NCOPThe President of the Republic of South AfricaWe, the undersigned citizens of the Republic of South Africa, hereby petition Parliament to support and initiate a motion calling for a National Referendum, in terms of Section 84(2)(g) of the Constitution and the Referendums Act, 1983, on the following question:“Should South Africa implement an immediate and coordinated mass deportation of all illegal foreigners residing within the country?”WHY THIS REFERENDUM IS NECESSARYSouthNECESSARY IN MY OPINION.South Africans are facing unbearable pressure on jobs, housing, healthcare, education, policing, and social services. Illegal immigration has escalated to a point where it threatens national stability, economic security, and the safety of communities. Despite endless debates, political promises, commissions, and legislation, the crisis continues to grow.Parliament has the constitutional duty to uphold the rule of law, protect national sovereignty, and ensure that South Africa’s borders and immigration systems serve the interests of its citizens.A referendum is a democratic tool available under our law. It gives ordinary citizens—not politicians, not lobbyists, not foreign interests—the power to express a clear mandate on a matter that directly affects their daily lives.The Referendums Act of 1983 (as amended) remains the applicable mechanism for conducting national referendums, and Parliament has the authority to table a motion requesting the President to call such a referendum.

WHAT THIS PETITION DEMANDSWe, the citizens of South Africa, call on every Member of Parliament, regardless of political affiliation, to:

1. Support the introduction of a motion in the National Assembly calling for a national referendum on mass deportations of illegal foreigners.
2. Publicly declare your stance on whether South Africans deserve the right to decide this question directly.
3. Commit to democratic accountability by respecting the will of the electorate expressed through such a referendum.
4. Ensure that the referendum process is transparent, lawful, and overseen by the IEC, in line with the Referendums Act and constitutional principles.

WHY PARLIAMENT MUST ACT NOW

• Illegal immigration is overwhelming public services meant for South Africans.
• Communities are increasingly unsafe due to criminal networks operating without documentation or oversight.
• Corruption in immigration and border systems continues unchecked.
• The public has lost confidence in Parliament’s ability to resolve this crisis alone.
• A referendum will provide a clear, undeniable mandate for decisive action—whether for or against mass deportation.

Democracy gives people the right to speak. This referendum will allow South Africans, once and for all, to express their will directly.

OUR CALL AS SOUTH AFRICANSWe are not calling for the targeting of legal immigrants or refugees.We are calling for the enforcement of South Africa’s laws and the protection of its sovereignty.We ask Parliament to stop avoiding this national issue and to return this decision to the rightful owners of the Republic: the PATRIOTIC SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS

18.12.2025 05:23

This is a note from the openPetition editorial team:

This petition conflicts with section 1.4 of the Terms of Use for Permitted Petitions.

Please substantiate your statements with sources (link/URL) or mark them as your own opinion:

"Illegal immigration has escalated to a point where it threatens national stability, economic security, and the safety of communities."
"Illegal immigration is overwhelming public services meant for South Africans."
"Communities are increasingly unsafe due to criminal networks operating without documentation or oversight."