Cyril Ramaphosa & Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

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.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is the leader of the anti-immigrant group March and March. She has called for mass deportation and weekly marches until their demands are met, claiming the economy has been 'hijacked' by foreigners.

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

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma: Leader of March and March; faced legal action by the South Africa — South African Human Rights Commission.

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.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma leads the 'March and March' movement, which organizes anti-foreign national marches in South Africa.