Cyril Ramaphosa recycles old plans as anti-foreigner pressure mounts
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing criticism for recycling old immigration policies to address rising xenophobic sentiment ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Rights groups argue these measures are ineffective and fail to address the root causes of anti-foreigner violence.
Why it matters
The resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric and violence in South Africa poses a major challenge to social cohesion and political stability in the region.
The President is trying to wrest control of the immigration debate from xenophobic groups, but his response relies on existing policies and proposals that rights groups have criticised.
The framing emphasizes the criticism from rights groups and characterizes the President's actions as 'rehashing old policies,' which reflects a critical perspective on government efficacy.
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