Statement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration regarding humanitarian support to affected foreign nationals

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has noted the concerns and representations made by the Siyafana Sonke Action Campaign regarding the treatment of migrants and foreign nationals in South Africa, including calls for enhanced humanitarian support, protection of vulnerable persons, and greater clarity regarding repatriation processes. 

Deputy Minister Morolong to handover studio equipment at Radio Mafisa in Rustenburg

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Friday, 17 July 2026 deliver a keynote address at the official handover of studio equipment to Radio Mafisa in Rustenburg, North -West Province. 

The handover forms part of the Media Development and Diversity Agency's (MDDA) programme to provide funding and related support to community radio stations.

Radio Mafisa broadcasts on 93.4 FM, serving communities including Phokeng, Boitekong, Marikana, Mogwase and Tlhabane.

Government marks Mandela Day by launching National Water Access Acceleration Programme consisting of 67 borehole interventions in three provinces

Government, through the Department of Water and Sanitation, will on Mandela Day, Saturday, 18 July 2026, launch the National Water Access Acceleration Programme at targeted rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.

Mandela Month provides every South African with an opportunity to honour the life and legacy of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela through service to others and by helping to build stronger, more caring communities.

Observed annually on the 17th of July, Nelson Mandela International Day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 2009 in recognition of Madiba's lifelong commitment to peace, justice, human rights and freedom. It reminds people across the world that everyone has the power to make a meaningful difference through simple acts of service.

Good day members of the Media

Thank you once again for honoring our invitation to the IMC media briefing and for your consistent balanced coverage of the current migration developments and the associated events that are unfolding in this regard. It is important that South Africans and the citizens of our continent and the world over, get the true picture of what is going on in South Africa today, including the concerted efforts that government is making to deal with irregular migration in our country.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration will host a media briefing on Sunday, 12 July 2026, to provide an update on government's progress in addressing and managing migration-related matters.

 During the briefing, the IMC will outline key interventions undertaken to strengthen migration management and provide an update on developments in this area. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:         Sunday, 12th July 2026

Time:        12h00

A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Comprehensive Approach to Managing Migration in South Africa

1.1 Cabinet extended its appreciation to South Africans who participated in peaceful protests against unregulated migration and commended the National Joint Operations & Intelligence Structures (NatJOINTS) for enforcing peaceful protests on 30 June 2026.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on, 02 July 2026.

The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Friday, 03 July 2026
Time: 11h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, Corner Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria