We will do better, Ramaphosa promises, while another anti-foreigner protest looms
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Ramaphosa Unveils Plans to Curb Xenophobic UnrestPresident announces border tightening and new immigration laws amid ongoing protests and over 1,000 Nigerians seeking repatriation.
Key FactsJun 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Ramaphosa acknowledged failures in immigration enforcement and committed to phasing out the green ID document within three months.
- The government will eliminate misuse of vehicle registration numbers used as identification by foreign nationals.
- New legislation will set employment quotas for documented foreigners and increase penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers.
- Anti-foreigner protests persist while thousands of displaced migrants are leaving South Africa through repatriation efforts.
I must make it clear that only the authorised government officials may act against violations of the law, including violations of our immigration laws. No other person is allowed, for example, to confront someone in the street to demand proof of nationality,— President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing the nation on 7 June 2026
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