Ramaphosa warns against 'scapegoating' migrants

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: South Africa
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Ramaphosa warns against 'scapegoating' migrants

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against blaming migrants for the country's problems after anti-immigrant unrest. He noted youth unemployment at 42% and called for practical solutions, not scapegoating. He warned that some protests aim to destabilize the country. Citizens of several African nations have accepted voluntary repatriation.

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