Civil society organisations have sharply criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address on illegal immigration, arguing it lacks urgent solutions to combat violence against foreign nationals and fails to address the root causes of unrest.

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