President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to curb illegal immigration while warning there is no place for xenophobia in South Africa.

The President addressed the nation this evening on migration and border management amid growing concerns over illegal immigration. President Ramaphosa has sought to reassure South Africans that government is taking action.

“Firstly, we are and will continue to crack down on the violation of our immigration, labour and other laws. Secondly, we will continue to prevent people from entering the country irregularly and illegally. Thirdly, we are and will continue to stamp out corruption in our immigration system. Fourthly, we will strengthen our immigration laws and policies.”

The address comes amid growing tensions following protests against undocumented foreign nationals in Daveyton this week, as well as planned demonstrations by the March and March Movement, which has threatened nationwide marches on 30 June.

On Friday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said Cabinet had approved the strategy that the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has developed.

President @CyrilRamaphosa makes it clear that unlawful actions, violence, intimidation, xenophobia and the spread of misinformation have no place in South Africa.

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— The Presidency (@PresidencyZA) June 7, 2026

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