President Ramaphosa delivers ninth State of the Nation address, announces migration measures
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth State of the Nation address in 2026, unveiling sweeping measures to curb illegal migration, warning against vigilantism, xenophobia and attempts to destabilise the country, and stating that enforcement of immigration laws remains the responsibility of the state. Hundreds of foreigners left South Africa on repatriation flights and buses organized by the
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth State of the Nation address in 2026, during which he unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration and warned against vigilantism, xenophobia and any attempts to destabilise the country. He also said enforcement of immigration laws remains the responsibility of the state (mg.co.za; dw; sanews.gov.za).
Hundreds of foreigners, both documented and undocumented, left South Africa on repatriation flights and buses organized by their home countries, according to AllAfrica.
Chartered flights carried Ghanaians wishing to leave South Africa to their home country on Saturday and Sunday, reported by dailymaverick.co.za.
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