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Ramaphosa Defends Immigration Policy
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 119
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Summary
President Ramaphosa shuts down rumors of a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants, affirming the government is already handling the situation with public support. He warns against citizen-led violence and emphasizes the state’s responsibility. In Durban, thousands of Malawians await transport as officials form a steering committee and prepare to move them to the Lindela Repatriation Centre. Using Youth Day, Ramaphosa rejects blaming foreigners for South Africa’s woes, stressing that inequality and economic stagnation are domestic challenges requiring internal solutions. He cautions against those exploiting the immigration debate to stir unrest, assuring security forces are ready to act while the government pushes forward with practical, grounded interventions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0144c4c9293352d9