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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

Government to step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants.

from First Take SA · host SAfm

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants. He announced dedicated immigration courts, border security upgrades and plans to phase out green ID books for a digital ID system. Ramaphosa warned only police and officials may enforce immigration laws and said xenophobia has no place in South Africa. This follows recent protests against undocumented foreign nationals in the country. For more we're joined by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley and is March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.

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