Pensioners in KwaThema say they have lost much-needed rental income after vigilantes forced their immigrant tenants to leave under threat of “fines” and arson. Pensioners in KwaThema in Springs, Gauteng, say they are struggling to make ends meet after vigilante groups forced their immigrant tenants out, cutting off the rental income they relied on to supplement their old-age SASSA grants. He said he later watched neighbours’ homes being targeted after they refused to send immigrant tenants away. Before 30 June, she said vigilantes visited her home and demanded that all immigrant tenants leave. She said she pleaded with them, explaining that she depended on the rental income.