South Africa’s Cabinet has reaffirmed its hard line on undocumented migration, announcing tougher border controls, wider workplace inspections and faster deportations as the government moves to tighten immigration enforcement following recent nationwide protests.
According to an IOL News report, the measures form part of the government’s five pillar Comprehensive Approach to Managing Migration, unveiled earlier this year by Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, as authorities seek to strengthen border security while insisting that immigration laws will be enforced by the state and not by private citizens.
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Speaking after Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister in the presidency, said the government welcomed the largely peaceful demonstrations over undocumented migration and praised the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure for maintaining public order.
“Cabinet extended its appreciation to South Africans who participated in peaceful protests against unregulated migration and commended NATJOINTS for ensuring peaceful protests,” Ntshavheni said.
