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The president has spoken but whether he can deliver hangs in the balance
ZA🏛️ Politics24 days ago

The president has spoken but whether he can deliver hangs in the balance

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation regarding South Africa's migration crisis, outlining a strategy to secure borders and enforce laws against illegal employment. Opposition parties argue that while policies are well-intentioned, there is a significant lack of resources and enforcement capability to implement these plans effectively. ActionSA's Lerato Ngobeni emphasized that the issue lies not in the absence of legislation but in the lack of enforcement power and funding.

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Mail & Guardian logoMail & GuardianIndependentCenter24 days ago
The president has spoken but whether he can deliver hangs in the balance

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation regarding South Africa's migration crisis, outlining a strategy to secure borders and enforce laws against illegal employment. Opposition parties argue that while policies are well-intentioned, there is a significant lack of resources and enforcement capability to implement these plans effectively. ActionSA's Lerato Ngobeni emphasized that the issue lies not in the absence of legislation but in the lack of enforcement power and funding.

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