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Ramaphosa vows migrant crackdown amid rising xenophobia
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to crack down on undocumented migrants and increase labor inspections to address xenophobic violence in South Africa. His government sent envoys to repair diplomatic ties after attacks on foreigners prompted evacuations from Ghana, Nigeria, and Malawi, while political groups exploit anti-immigrant sentiment ahead of local elections.
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