JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Monday, June 29, with Insizwa Nobunsiza leaders Ngizwe Mchunu and Nkosikhona Ndabandaba to discuss their concerns, while reaffirming that demonstrations must remain peaceful and within the law, according to the Presidency.
During the meeting, Ramaphosa emphasized that while South Africans have the constitutional right to protest, that right carries the responsibility to respect the law and conduct demonstrations peacefully. The President also told the leaders that the government is actively addressing migration issues and remains the only authority responsible for enforcing the country’s immigration laws.
The meeting came amid heightened public debate over illegal immigration and recent protest actions. The Presidency said Ramaphosa listened to the concerns raised by the two leaders and reiterated the government’s commitment to managing migration through lawful processes rather than through public action outside the legal framework.
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