The diplomatic effort follows Ramaphosa's address to the nation on Sunday, in which he announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling illegal immigration, including immigration courts, intensified deportations, labour migration quotas and tighter border controls.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to unveil a comprehensive strategy to tackle South Africa's escalating migration crisis, addressing public concerns and rising anti-immigration…

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