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Key FactsRamaphosa Outlines Plan on Illegal Migration and Protests
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- President Ramaphosa is set to present the government’s approach to illegal migration and rising protests during a June 7 address in Pretoria.
- Protests targeting foreign nationals have intensified across multiple provinces, necessitating police intervention.
- Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa is not xenophobic and promotes peaceful coexistence and stronger economic ties within Africa.
- A recent large-scale repatriation operation returned 933 Mozambican nationals through coordinated efforts involving several government agencies.
"South Africans are not xenophobic. South Africans are Africans; they want to live with other Africans peacefully, and our people are calling on us as leaders to resolve the many challenges that are brought to bear by the challenge of migration, and I did say that in South Africa, we are addressing this matter."— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking about South Africa's response to migration during a meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto.
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State warns of widespread abuse of road traffic authorisations via loophole: Illegal documents facilitate the purchase of vehicles by foreigners
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sabcnews.com Apr 03
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Newzroom Afrika Mar 18
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Newzroom Afrika Mar 13
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EWN Mar 07
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EWN Feb 08
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sabcnews.com Jan 23
WATCH | Scholar transport drivers have stopped working after the Department of Transport impounded their vehicles yesterday, leaving many learners stranded ... Show more
sabcnews.com Jan 23
Key FactsRamaphosa Urges Safer Scholar Transport After Tragedy
Jan 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Ramaphosa plans to instruct the Basic Education Department to improve safety in scholar transport.
- A minibus collided with a truck in Vanderbijlpark, resulting in the deaths of 12 learners.
- The driver, operating with an expired permit, was arrested and charged with negligent homicide.
- Ramaphosa highlights the need to protect children’s lives and considers a dedicated transport system for learners.
I am going to be directing the minister [of basic education] and [the] transport [department] to look at how we can save the lives of our children. Our children are the future, and they are the most prized possession that we have as a nation.— President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes the urgent need for improved scholar transport safety following a tragic accident.
sabcnews.com Jan 23
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sabcnews.com Jan 19
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