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Ramaphosa warns against violence ahead of 30 June protests

As South Africa braces for nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged demonstrators to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully, warning that violence, intimidation and vigilantism will not be tolerated. In a statement on Monday, Ramaphosa acknowledged growing public concern over undocumented immigration but stressed that all protests must remain within the bounds of the law. "The exercise of rights by any citizen in a constitutional democracy […]

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Tensions boil over as nearly 10,000 Malawians await departure from South Africa

A large voluntary repatriation operation involving foreign nationals in Durrban, descended into chaos on Wednesday, after frustrated Malawian nationals clashed with police while awaiting transport to take them home. The unrest broke out outside Sherwood Park, where thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered in recent weeks seeking assistance to return their country of origin. Tensions escalated when protesters began throwing stones at police officers and journalists covering the demonstration after […]

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Ramaphosa tackles migration concerns as SA and Kenya deepen economic ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used a state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto to confront rising tensions around migration in South Africa, while positioning closer ties between the two countries as a pathway to trade, investment and job creation.  Speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, Ramaphosa and Ruto oversaw the signing of six memoranda of understanding (MOUs) covering sectors including agriculture, tourism, energy, transport and maritime cooperation.  […]

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ANC warns against xenophobia amid escalating anti-illegal immigration protests

The African National Congress (ANC) has warned against xenophobia and violence linked to anti-illegal immigration protests, saying growing tensions around undocumented foreign nationals risk undermining South Africa’s democratic and constitutional order. The issue formed part of discussions during the ANC National Executive Committee meeting held over the weekend in Kempton Park, as protests intensify ahead of a planned national shutdown by the March and March movement on 30 June. Briefing […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Border Management Authority Bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Border Management Authority Bill of 2020 into law. The new legislation, which came into effect on Tuesday 21 July 2020, addresses a need identified by government and diverse stakeholders in the economy for an integrated and well-coordinated border management service. This is to secure travel and legitimate trade in accordance with the Constitution, and international and domestic law. Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko said the […]

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