In a recent address, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration and address the surge in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. Ramaphosa acknowledged the public's growing concerns about undocumented migrants competing for jobs and straining public services. He emphasized that weaknesses in migration management and corruption have eroded public confidence, posing risks to security and economic stability. The National Action Plan focuses on stricter enforcement measures, including targeted workplace inspections, increased deportations, and legislative changes to set maximum hiring quotas for foreign nationals. Ramaphosa condemned vigilante actions and asserted that immigration enforcement is the state's responsibility, urging respect for human rights. The rise in xenophobic violence has prompted some African governments to coordinate repatriations of their citizens, raising diplomatic tensions. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa's stability is linked to regional cooperation and announced plans to dispatch envoys to neighboring countries to explain the enforcement measures, reinforcing the importance of maintaining diplomatic relations.