Ramaphosa warning to vigilantes fails to quell South Africa's anti-migrant protests

Africanews | 09-06-2026 06:55pm |

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against migrants in a township near Johannesburg on Monday, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's efforts to address the escalating tensions in a televised speech the previous day. The protests reflect ongoing frustrations among certain communities regarding the presence of migrants in South Africa. Ramaphosa's warning to vigilante groups aimed to discourage violence and promote unity, but it appears to have had little impact on the demonstrators. The situation highlights the growing unrest surrounding immigration issues in the country.

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