Police arrested 229 people across the Eastern Cape as 28 protest marches remained largely peaceful, despite isolated incidents of looting and unrest.
Police has heightened its state of readiness across the province ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 30 June.
A surge in anti-immigrant demonstrations across South Africa is raising concerns about potential violence ahead of local government elections in November.
Ramaphosa responded to nationwide anti-foreigner marches with a five-point immigration crackdown and a warning against vigilante action.
South Africa warns Ghana against ‘public spectacles’ during repatriation of citizens amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and xenophobic violence.
Anti-migrant violence in Mossel Bay leaves two dead and hundreds displaced, with even South Africans fleeing their homes in fear.
Nigeria plans to repatriate over 1 000 nationals from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and protests targeting foreigners.
The Border Management Authority has processed 295 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation amid escalating anti-migrant protests threatening to paralyse the country at the end of June.