The Digest:
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa said: "We should never allow the legitimate concerns of our communities about illegal migration to breed prejudice towards our fellow Africans." His remarks come amid attacks on Nigerians and Ghanaians.
Key Points:
- Ramaphosa said South Africa carries a responsibility to advance constitutional values beyond its borders.
- Two Nigerian nationals were recently killed by South African security personnel.
- Fresh protests are reportedly planned in Gauteng Province this week.
- The Nigerian Consulate has called for urgent investigations into the killings.
- Ramaphosa warned against allowing migration concerns to give rise to xenophobia.
The president's call for solidarity comes as tensions rise between South Africans and other African nationals.
Sources: Vanguard News
