South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Calm Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged calm ahead of planned anti-illegal migrant protests in South Africa, emphasizing the need for peaceful expression and significant reform of the country's immigration system. Ramaphosa also noted that the government is working to strengthen border management and improve visa and asylum processes. Meanwhile, South African motorists are set to benefit from significant fuel price cuts due to lower international oil prices and a stable rand against the US dollar.
- ▪President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged calm ahead of anti-illegal migrant protests in South Africa.
- ▪The government is strengthening border management and improving visa and asylum processes.
- ▪South African motorists will benefit from significant fuel price cuts due to lower international oil prices.
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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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