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South Africa calls for regional summit to tackle immigration issues

Following weeks of protests against immigrants, President Cyril Ramaphosa has summoned a regional summit to address migration challenges.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on leaders from Southern Africa to convene for a summit to discuss immigration issues in the region. This request comes in the context of a recent wave of protests fueled by populist groups demanding the expulsion of undocumented foreign nationals by a deadline of June 30.

According to reports, over 176,000 individuals have left the country in recent weeks in response to this social pressure. The anti-immigration demonstrations have created an atmosphere of insecurity and tension within communities, leading to an increase in the departure of immigrants.

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The proposed summit seeks to foster unity among the countries in the region, collectively confronting the challenges posed by immigration, which have been a source of discord and discontent. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in addressing these issues.

These protests occurred on the sidelines of a regional summit in Durban, in eastern South Africa, where migration issues were already on the agenda. The call for unity reflects the urgent need for a joint approach to the crisis affecting the region's stability.

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