ANC urges coordinated government, civil society and security response to illegal immigration, citing crime, undocumented migration and lawlessness concerns after unrest in Durban, while rejecting violence, xenophobia and vigilantism.
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has called for an urgent multi-sector response to address rising tensions over illegal immigration in Durban, following chaotic scenes outside Diakonia.
ANC provincial spokesperson Sifiso Sonjica said the situation reflects growing complexity around illegal immigration and requires a coordinated response involving government institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, human rights advocates, traditional leaders, and religious communities.
Sonjica said the challenge extends beyond law enforcement and demands collaboration across sectors to develop lasting solutions to what the party described as an increasingly complex issue.
“The challenge of illegal immigration and its consequences go beyond law enforcement. It demands a collective response from government institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, human rights advocates, traditional leaders, and the religious community, among others,” Sonjica said.
