South Africa's President Ramaphosa moves to diffuse anti-immigrant tensions in TV address

South Africa's President Ramaphosa moves to diffuse anti-immigrant tensions in TV address | Africanews

South Africa's president promised Sunday to act on what he called concerns over illegal migration following a rise in anti-immigrant protests and sentiment in Africa's most advanced economy, with other nations claiming their citizens have been targeted in xenophobic attacks.

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FILE - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025.

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South Africa's President Ramaphosa moves to diffuse anti-immigrant tensions in TV address | Africanews

South Africa's President Ramaphosa moves to diffuse anti-immigrant tensions in TV address | Africanews

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