South Africa's illegal immigration crackdown: President Ramaphosa unveils plan

Author: bbc.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: South Africa
PoliticsCrime & Law
South Africa's illegal immigration crackdown: President Ramaphosa unveils plan

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to crack down on illegal immigration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, setting up dedicated courts to speed up deportations, and a biometric register for every person in the country. Anti-foreigner tensions have led to evacuations of nationals from several African countries, with anti-migrant groups setting a 30 June deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Ramaphosa warned against vigilantism, stating that only authorized government officials may act against immigration law violations.

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