Kenyans in South Africa on Alert as Govt Launches Fresh Immigration Crackdown
Even with the tighter rules, President William Ruto’s recent visit to South Africa signalled friendly relations between the nations...
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced significant immigration reforms aimed at tightening border controls and addressing undocumented migration, affecting foreign nationals including Kenyans.
- The reforms include tougher penalties for employers of undocumented migrants, increased workplace inspections with 10,000 new inspectors to be recruited, and the phased replacement of paper IDs with biometric digital cards.
- Key figures involved include President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government.
- The announcement follows public pressure linking immigration to high unemployment and strain on public services, amidst anti-immigration protests.
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