South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions

Ramaphosa insists South Africans not Xenophobic amid migration protests

South Africa and Kenya are deepening ties on migration and trade, with President Cyril Ramaphosa insisting “South Africans are not xenophobic” as he called for peaceful coexistence and greater economic cooperation across the continent. Ramaphosa hosted his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, at the Union Buildings for a state visit on Thursday. Migrants In recent weeks, anti-illegal immigrant protests across several provinces in South Africa have …

South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions

Nairobi -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions, deeper economic integration and shared prosperity across the continent.

Ramaphosa rejects xenophobia claims amid migration protests

Ramaphosa tells Kenya's Ruto that protests against illegal immigration do not reflect xenophobia among South Africans.

S/A: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Claims

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed claims that his country is xenophobic, insisting that migration pressures facing South Africa are a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions, stronger economic cooperation and shared prosperity across the continent. Speaking during Kenyan President William Ruto’s State Visit to Pretoria on Thursday, Ramaphosa said migration was one of the key issues discussed by both leaders …

Ramaphosa, Ruto address migration challenges in bilateral talks

Ramaphosa, Ruto address migration challenges in bilateral talks Zandile.Khumalo Thu, 06/04/2026 - 19:45 PRETORIA - Two powerful countries with political and economic influence on the African continent are deepening ties.                             On Thursday, Pretoria rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto for his state visit.Commerce, education, tourism, and immigration are some of the issues dominating discussions with …

Ramaphosa Insists South Africans Aren’t Xenophobic, Claims They Want to Live Peacefully With Others

President Cyril Ramaphosa has weighed in on the recent tensions in South Africa between locals and foreign nationals The president discussed whether South Africans are xenophobic after a meeting with Kenya’s president, William Ruto South Africans weighed in on Ramaphosa’s statement, sharing mixed reactions to his view on the actions of citizens President Cyril Ramaphosa insists South Africans aren’t xenophobic, saying they want to live peacefull…