South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Calm Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2026

Ramaphosa Urges Calm Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged calm ahead of the planned anti-illegal migrant protests, reports EWN. He said that, as much as the right to protest is a constitutional right, freedom of expression does not allow people to threaten or intimidate others, nor to engage in acts of vandalism and violence. He said that the country's immigration system needs significant reform. He said government is already strengthening border management, tackling corruption and improving visa and asylum processes. Ramaphosa said the government not only has the responsibility to listen to legitimate concerns raised by South Africans, but to respond with effective action.

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