Growing tensions around illegal immigration and anti-foreigner protests have prompted an urgent high-level government intervention, with ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster set to convene a crucial meeting at the Union Buildings on Monday.
The meeting comes amid mounting protests, community marches, and increasing public pressure over illegal immigration, as the government faces calls to tighten enforcement while preventing further social unrest and xenophobic violence.
All ministers within the security cluster, together with senior national security officials, are expected to attend the closed-door discussions aimed at addressing both immigration-related concerns and rising tensions in communities across the country.
The government said the meeting will focus on finalising a national framework to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, while also developing coordinated responses to illegal immigration and broader social cohesion challenges.
The ministers are also expected to engage political parties, civic organisations and protest groups that have been involved in demonstrations against illegal foreign nationals in various parts of South Africa.
