National Defense Force & Cyril Ramaphosa

National Defense Force: Personnel of the National Defense Force are implicated in the death of Amaramiro Emmanuel, raising concerns about accountability and human rights within South Africa's security forces.

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.

National Defense Force: The National Defense Force is the primary actor in 'Operation Prosper', deploying over 2,200 soldiers to support police in combating crime and illegal mining across five provinces.