Ramaphosa: South Africans Not Against Foreigners

In a video statement released on Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ongoing concerns regarding tensions involving foreigners in South Africa. He clarified that South Africans are not against people from other nations, highlighting the shared historical experiences and challenges faced by the country.

Ramaphosa acknowledged the importance of balancing the protection of foreign nationals with the security concerns raised by South African citizens. He discussed these issues with Daniel Chapo, a leader who agreed on the necessity of collaboration to tackle the situation.

Ramaphosa emphasized that migration-related tensions are affecting several countries across the continent and require a collective response, stating that the situation impacts both South Africa and other nations.