President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is prepared to respond to any potential disruption linked to calls for action against undocumented immigrants on 30 June.
Responding to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ramaphosa sought to reassure South Africans that security agencies are on high alert and that measures are in place to ensure the day proceeds without incident.
He says government expects citizens to go about their daily activities as normal.
“We are ready to deal with whatever disruption, instability that could take place. So, on the 30th, as people are saying, all manner of things will happen, we are taking measures to ensure that the 30th becomes a normal day where people will be able to work, to go about their business. Our security forces are ready.”
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The president has acknowledged that illegal immigration remains a major challenge for South Africa, with far-reaching consequences for social cohesion, national security and the delivery of public services.
He says the government has identified undocumented migration as a key issue requiring coordinated intervention, while balancing the country’s constitutional and international obligations.
“The government has identified illegal immigration as a significant challenge in our country which has implications for social cohesion, national security, and the provision of services to our people.”
Ramaphosa has also joined the nation in celebrating Bafana Bafana’s historic victory over South Korea at the FIFA World Cup.
He arrived without his usual formal attire, saying the occasion called for celebration. The President joked that all South Africans had collectively scored the winning goal as he praised the team’s achievement and the sense of national pride it has inspired.
“Please forgive me for not wearing my usual attire, which is a tie and a proper suit. I think it is all in order to be celebrating Bafana Bafana’s victory this morning. That victory was inspired by all of us. Actually, I’ve been telling people that we scored the goal, all of us, collectively, ensured our victory. So, it is a joyous day. It is a day for celebration.”
Celebrations in Soweto after Bafana Bafana make history and advance to the group stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Credits: Calvin Dludla pic.twitter.com/HzTLrCJuY0
— SABC News (@SABCNews) June 25, 2026
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