As South Africa grapples with an increasingly polaried immigration debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent remarks signal a pivotal moment for governance. Is the nation prepared to confront the deeper crises lurking behind the immigration question, or will it struggle to maintain trust in its institutions?

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

The president details the government’s planned security and diplomatic interventions