Online Reporter
JOHANNESBURG. – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed an ultimatum by anti-illegal immigration groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30, warning that the government will not tolerate attempts to create instability.
Speaking on the sidelines of Youth Day commemorations at Nasrec last week, Mr Ramaphosa said government was already implementing measures to address immigration challenges.
The deadline was set by anti-illegal immigration organisations, including the March and March movement, which has called for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa by June 30 and warned of further action should its demands not be met.
Government has, however, distanced itself from the ultimatum, maintaining that immigration enforcement remains the responsibility of the state.
”The so-called 30th of June, in my view, is not an event that is even necessary because we are addressing the challenges that our people are facing,” Mr Ramaphosa said.
He said the measures announced by government had largely been welcomed by South Africans as important and immediately effective steps.
Mr Ramaphosa urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands. – rt.com.
