South Africa migration crisis: Ramaphosa's plan faces doubt

Jun 9, 2026, 03:27 PM en source ↗

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration in South Africa, but with tensions rising and anti-migrant protesters unconvinced, doubts persist over whether his plan can end the wave of anti-foreigner protests.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests?

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