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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on government’s comprehensive migration strategy as South Africa grapples with a surge in anti-migrant protests.
Approximately 90% of foreign nationals currently housed in temporary facilities across the Overstrand are undocumented.
Documentation and verification of foreign nationals is currently underway in the Overstrand after they were forced to leave their homes on Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June.
More than 500 foreign nationals have fled their homes along the Overstrand, after groups of locals went door-to-door telling them to leave the country.