Cyril Ramaphosa & Ekpenyong Andrew

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.

Ekpenyong Andrew: Ekpenyong Andrew was apprehended by South Africa — Tshwane Metro Police Department and later found dead, making him another victim of the rising anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa.