By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a five-point government strategy to tackle illegal migration, strengthen border security, crack down on corruption, and reform immigration laws, while warning that only the state has the authority to enforce immigration regulations.
Addressing the nation on Sunday evening from the Union Buildings in Tshwane, President Ramaphosa said cabinet has adopted a “comprehensive approach for migration management” in an effort to restore public confidence in the country’s immigration system amid concerns over undocumented migrants, pressure on public services, and unemployment.
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“We accept that responsibility and we are taking decisive action to correct these shortcomings. South Africans have a right to expect a state that is effective, professional and capable of enforcing its own laws. Government will accordingly take action to address the expectations of our people in
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