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.

The president reiterated that the enforcement of immigration laws remains the sole responsibility of the government and not private groups or vigilante organisations.

Ramaphosa to speak on government’s response to illegal migration and rising anti-foreigner protests, amid growing pressure from activists and political parties