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ANC says illegal immigration concerns should be addressed through law, not violence

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says government is stepping up immigration enforcement, condemns violence against foreign nationals and accuses political opponents of exploiting the issue ahead of the November local government elections.

Quan Dambuza

June 26, 2026

ANC says illegal immigration concerns should be addressed through law, not violence — Mbalula argued that while illegal immigration remains a legitimate concern, some political organisations were exploiting the issue for electoral gain.

The African National Congress (ANC) has accused some political parties of using illegal immigration to fuel fear and instability ahead of the 2026 local government elections, while insisting that concerns about undocumented migration should be addressed through law enforcement rather than vigilantism. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday following the ANC National Working Committee…

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