South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
Summary
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to fight illegal migration amid rising tensions and protests against foreigners. His plan includes punishing employers who hire undocumented workers, speeding up deportations, and creating a biometric database of all residents, while warning against violence and vigilantism.Key Facts
- President Ramaphosa introduced a five-point plan to address illegal migration.
- Measures include jailing employers hiring undocumented workers and setting up special courts for faster deportations.
- A biometric register of all people in South Africa will be created to prevent identity theft.
- Anti-migrant groups have set a deadline of June 30 for undocumented migrants to leave the country.
- Violence and intimidation have caused some African migrants to flee or return home.
- The president warned that only government officials can enforce immigration laws, forbidding citizens from taking the law into their own hands.
- Over 450,000 people were stopped from entering South Africa illegally in the past year.
- South Africa hosts over three million foreigners, about 5% of its population, though many lack official papers.
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