FORMER radio presenter and activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says she now feels safe and protected.
This after her efforts were acknowledged by King Misuzulu.
Jacinta explained that threats and insults from foreign nationals had left her feeling vulnerable and unprotected.
King Misuzulu recognised Jacinta and her organisation, March and March Movement, for their fight against illegal foreign nationals in KZN.
The king acknowledged her during the official opening of the KZN Legislature at Woodburn Rugby Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, 26 February.
The fight against illegal immigrants led Jacinta, also known as MaNgobese-Zuma, to be dismissed by Vuma FM in 2025 after joining the station in 2019.
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Currently leading the campaign to remove illegal immigrants in Mzansi, Jacinta told Daily Sun the king's recognition makes her feel secure.
"It's a humbling feeling to know that the work we are doing is yielding some results, and getting uBayede (King Misuzulu) to acknowledge it makes me feel safe and protected," she said.
"The threats and the insults I have been receiving from foreigners left me feeling vulnerable with no shield or protection, while some of the people, who were meant to be on my side as South Africans, see me as an enemy."
Delivering his speech in the Legislature's opening, the king said: "I wish to acknowledge the effort of a great young woman from this province, MaNgobese-Zuma and her organisation, March and March, for being in the fight against foreigners."
The king also honoured KZN police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and SAPS members for risking their lives daily to protect Mzansi.
In an attempt to save Tongaat Hulett, which is under liquidation, the king said he has asked Royal Chancellor Inkosi Melusi Zulu to negotiate with investors to save thousands of jobs.
