South African president warns against ‘scapegoating’ migrants

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against the tendency to scapegoat migrants for the nation's challenges. He acknowledged that illegal immigration presents a significant issue that the government is actively addressing with decisive measures.

However, Ramaphosa emphasized that the country's core problems are internal and that South Africans bear the primary responsibility for resolving them. "Even as we recognise the challenge of illegal immigration... which we are taking decisive action to address, our problems are... our own problems, and which we have a responsibility to fix ourselves," he stated.

His remarks come amid ongoing debates and concerns within South Africa regarding the impact of foreign nationals on the economy and social services. While the government is committed to tackling illegal immigration, the president's message highlights a need for introspection and self-reliance in addressing the nation's broader socio-economic issues.

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Even as we recognise the challenge of illegal immigration... which we are taking decisive action to address, our problems are... our own problems, and which we have a responsibility to fix ourselves.