Ramaphosa: "Don't Blame Immigrants" as South Africa's Anti-Migrant Violence Grows
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens to stop blaming migrants for the country’s problems. In a public statement, he warned against efforts to exploit rising public anger, following a recent surge in anti-immigrant unrest and attacks.
Ramaphosa urged calm, saying that scapegoating foreigners will not solve South Africa’s deep economic challenges. His comments come as tensions over jobs, housing, and crime continue to fuel hostility toward migrant communities.