‘We'll arrest them’: Ramaphosa vows action against anti-migrant violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that those responsible for violence targeting African foreign nationals in South Africa will face arrest and prosecution. Ramaphosa addressed this concern during a parliamentary session when he responded to EFF leader Julius Malema's question regarding the lack of arrests and prosecutions against the alleged perpetrators.

Malema accused the perpetrators of instigating violence against African immigrants in the presence of police, without facing any consequences, leading him to believe that these actions were state-sanctioned. He questioned why the responsible individuals had not been arrested and prosecuted, expressing disappointment that they had even met with Ramaphosa.

However, Ramaphosa assured that the police and other security agencies were actively investigating the matter, gathering evidence and reports. He mentioned that a number of people had already been arrested and those who led the process were being closely monitored. Ramaphosa emphasized that the government was deeply concerned about the violence against Africans and stressed that individuals who break the law must face the consequences.

He also reassured that South Africa would continue to uphold its principles of Pan-Africanism and work towards restoring its credibility as a respected member of the African community.