Minister Gayton McKenzie says African unity depends on legal migration, arguing that countries must take responsibility for citizens and enforce immigration laws during Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng, North West.
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says African unity can only be achieved if countries take responsibility for their own citizens and regulate cross-border movement, insisting that South Africa is “not a refugee camp for Africa.”
McKenzie made the remarks during Africa Day celebrations in Moruleng, North West, on Monday, where he defended his position on illegal immigration and rejected claims that South Africa is xenophobic.
He argued that South Africa is instead facing the consequences of undocumented migration, which he said places pressure on jobs, housing, healthcare, and other public services.
“We are not a xenophobic country. We love foreigners, but we hate it when they come here illegally,” he said.
