South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls for undocumented foreigners to leave the country by 30 June, following an ultimatum circulated publicly. He says the deadline approach is not something the government supports and urges citizens not to take enforcement measures into their own hands. Ramaphosa’s response emphasizes that dealing with immigration and irregular residency is a matter for lawfully managed processes rather than vigilante action. The president also calls on people to remain patient and to allow authorities to handle the situation through proper legal channels. The stance comes as public pressure grows around job competition and security concerns, with some advocacy groups demanding faster removal of undocumented migrants. Ramaphosa’s position is that citizens should not act outside the law, and that any response to undocumented residents should be carried out by the state in accordance with applicable legislation and due process. The statement underscores a focus on orderly governance rather than an immediate mass departure timeline.
Ramaphosa rejects June 30 ultimatum to undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls for undocumented foreigners to leave the country by 30 June, following an ultimatum circulated publicly. He says the deadline approach is not some...
- President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects calls for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by 30 June.
- Ramaphosa addresses an ultimatum linked to a deadline of 30 June.
- He urges citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
- The response calls for enforcement to be handled through lawful government processes rather than private action.
Ramaphosa rejected the June 30 ultimatum for undocumented foreigners, urging citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
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