Zimbabwe & Cyril Ramaphosa

Zimbabwe: Largest source of returning migrants; over 115,000 nationals returned, straining resources and highlighting the human cost.

Cyril Ramaphosa: President of South Africa; condemned violence but faced accusations of failing to prevent attacks; his government's response is under scrutiny.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has repatriated 74 of its nationals from South Africa following attacks in Mossel Bay and has urged its citizens to remain vigilant. Many Zimbabweans are seeking to leave South Africa.

Cyril Ramaphosa: As President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the rising anti-migrant tensions and vowed to crack down on groups behind the violence, while also conceding failures in border control. He has appealed for calm and unity.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote local processing and curb malpractices, aiming to maximize value retention within the country.

Cyril Ramaphosa: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, has advocated for African nations to invest in downstream processing of raw materials, a sentiment echoed by Zimbabwe's export ban.

Zimbabwe: Receives over 60% of remittances from South Africa; potential disruption could significantly impact its economy.

Cyril Ramaphosa: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, urged citizens to protest peacefully and warned against violence and vigilantism, while acknowledging public concerns over undocumented immigration. He also announced government plans to reform the immigration system.