All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to combat illegal migration amid rising tensions and anti-foreigner protests.
What was announced
- New measures include tougher actions against employers hiring undocumented migrants and dedicated immigration courts.
- Anti-migrant protests have led to violence, forcing foreign nationals to flee or return home.
- Ramaphosa emphasized that there is 'no space for xenophobia' in South Africa.
Context
Rising tensions over high unemployment and anti-foreigner marches prompted the announcement.
“'There is no space for xenophobia in South Africa.'”
Why this matters: Somali readers may be concerned about the implications of South Africa's immigration policies on migrants, including those from Somalia.
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South African President Ramaphosa Announces Crackdown on Illegal Migration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crack down on illegal migration as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches and frustrations about high unemployment. The new plans include tougher action against employers hiring undocumented migrants, dedicated immigration courts to speed up deportations, stronger border security, a biometric population register and harsher penalties for corruption within the immigration system. Ramaphosa warned citizens against taking the law into their own hands after anti-migrant protests. Attacks have forced foreign nationals to flee or return to their home countries. Anti-migrant groups are demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country and have set June 30 as the deadline. He said that while illegal migration places pressure on public services, there is "no space for xenophobia" in South Africa and urged communities not to spread misinformation or incite violence.
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