South African President calls for calm in the face of anti-immigrant protests

Published at: 03/06/2026 09:48 AM

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, urged an end to xenophobic violence after a series of riots that have resulted in multiple fatalities. The president made this urgent call to restore public order in the face of the increase in social tensions that have shaken various parts of the country in recent days.

In recent days, various armed groups have staged protests demanding the expulsion of undocumented immigrants. These mobilizations have resulted in acts of violence that have alerted security forces and government authorities responsible for maintaining national stability.

Faced with this worrying situation, Ramaphosa stressed the imperative need to respect both laws and fundamental rights throughout South Africa.

The head of state stressed that compliance with the legal framework is essential to guarantee peaceful coexistence and prevent violence from continuing to escalate at different levels of society.

The president emphasized that legal guarantees must be strictly applied to all people who are in the country, without distinction. This position reaffirms the commitment of the South African government to the protection of human rights, regardless of whether they are local citizens or foreigners residing in the territory.

Mazo News Team