SPECIAL REPORT: Cyril Ramaphosa recycles old plans as anti-foreigner pressure mounts (opens original article in a new tab)

President Cyril Ramaphosa rehashes old policies to address illegal immigration amid rising anti-foreigner protests, facing criticism for not tackling underlying issues.

• President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to tackle illegal immigration amid anti-foreigner protests.
• The plan includes specialized courts for immigration cases and relocation of refugee centers to border posts.
• Activists criticize the approach as recycling old policies without addressing root issues like unemployment and inequality.