Pretoria Defends Immigration Enforcement as South Africa Faces Pressure Over Migrant Treatment

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said South Africa's enforcement measures follow the law amid mounting regional criticism.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said South Africa's immigration enforcement measures are lawful and proportionate, responding to mounting criticism from neighbouring states.

Rights groups have raised concerns over the treatment of migrants during recent operations, calling for independent oversight.

Pretoria maintains that its programme targets undocumented entry and criminal networks rather than migrant communities as a whole.