US Edition'We Will Not Allow People to Take the Law Into Their Own Hands': Ramaphosa Warns Against Xenophobia
Ramaphosa said the government will not tolerate vigilante action as renewed attacks on foreign nationals draw diplomatic concern from Ghana and Nigeria.
- On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned South Africans against xenophobic attacks during the Freedom Day commemoration at Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, stating the government will not tolerate vigilante action.
- Ramaphosa's remarks address renewed violence against foreign nationals in Durban, Cape Town, and East London, incidents that have prompted Ghana and Nigeria to reportedly lodge official diplomatic complaints.
- While acknowledging community concerns regarding illegal migration, Ramaphosa emphasized that these issues must not breed hatred or prejudice, noting the state is actively rooting out corruption and businesses hiring undocumented workers.
- The President stated that South Africa must uphold constitutional values and ensure guests respect the nation's laws, declaring, "We will not allow people to take the law into their own hands."
- Reminding citizens of the solidarity African nations provided during the anti-apartheid struggle, he urged South Africans to reject hostility and honor the spirit of ubuntu by welcoming guests.
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Nigeria: 'African Countries Helped During Anti-Apartheid Struggle' - Ramaphosa Tells South Africans
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African has urged his people engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries in their struggles against colonialism and apartheid.
Ramaphosa warns South Africans against xenophobic attacks
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned South Africans targeting foreign nationals that the government will not tolerate vigilante action, saying no one has the right to take the law into their own hands. He delivered the warning during the 2026 Freedom Day national commemoration at Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Monday. Ramaphosa said concerns over illegal migration must not turn into hatred or violence against foreigners. “We shou…
Illegal Foreigners Will Be Dealt With President Ramaphosa Breaks Silence
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has issued an appeal to foreign nationals who are currently residing in the country to respect the laws, customs, and constitutional principles of the country. He has also reaffirmed that the issue of illegal immigration will be dealt with in a decisive manner. During the ceremonies of Freedom Day that took place in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in Bloemfontein, President Cyril Ramaphosa u…
Ramaphosa urges restraint as UN and African states raise alarm over xenophobia in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that concerns over illegal migration must not fuel xenophobia, as international pressure mounts over reports of attacks and intimidation against foreign nationals in South Africa. In his Freedom Day address, Ramaphosa stressed that while government will continue to enforce immigration laws, clamp down on undocumented work, and fight corruption in the system, citizens must not allow frustration over migratio…
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