VIDEO: Immigration in South Africa

Jul 2, 2026

By Newzroom Afrika

As nationwide demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals continue, the immigration debate has become one of South Africa’s most pressing and polarising issues. Questions remain regarding border security, law enforcement, unemployment, economic pressures and the country’s ability to manage migration within the framework of the law and human rights.

African Centre for Migration and Society’s (ACMS) Prof. Jo Vearey and National Community Policing Forum (CPF) spokesperson Siyanda Biyela unpack the challenges, varying perspectives, and the path forward.

[This TV news insert was originally aired on Newzroom Afrika on 30 June 2026.]

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