Ramaphosa: Xenophobic Violence Doesn’t Reflect South Africans’ Views
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts against foreign nationals. He said these attacks are the work of opportunists exploiting community frustrations, not the beliefs of the people or government policy. He acknowledged real concerns over undocumented migration, warning it strains healthcare, housing and municipal services. Ramaphosa highlighted that the Border Management Authority intercepted nearly 450,000 illegal entrants last year and announced plans to recruit 10,000 labour inspectors to enforce immigration and labour laws. The president urged citizens to reject xenophobia, fake marriages and corruption linked to undocumented migrants. He reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to African solidarity, regional integration and human rights, calling for lawful cooperation to address migration challenges.
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