Published: Jun 17, 2026, 14:42 IST | Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 14:42 IST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning against the growing trend of scapegoating migrants for the nation’s deep-seated economic woes. As South Africa grapples with high unemployment, service delivery challenges, and infrastructure strain, rhetoric targeting foreign nationals has intensified, leading to a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment and sporadic violent unrest across major cities.