Cyril Ramaphosa

Also known as: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Cyril Ramaphosa · President Ramaphosa · South African President

South African president whose anti-xenophobia stance has been welcomed but criticized as needing stronger enforcement amid recent attacks on foreign nationals.

Ramaphosa's anti-xenophobia stance is facing scrutiny as recent violent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa—including deaths of Nigerian and Ethiopian citizens—have prompted calls for stronger enforcement beyond political statements. An international relations expert has warned that more prosecutions and action are needed to translate the president's firm rhetoric into tangible protection for migrants.