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   

Government wishes the South African Women's T20 cricket team well as they take on England in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup today at 15:00.

The Proteas Women have made the nation proud with their outstanding performances throughout the tournament and have inspired South Africans with their determination, resilience and fighting spirit.

Government calls on all South Africans to get behind the team by wearing their Proteas jerseys or South African colours, proudly flying the national flag and cheering them on as one united nation.

Good evening, Members of the Media

1. Government wishes to express its appreciation to all South Africans who exercised their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly during today's migration-related demonstrations.

2. We commend citizens, community leaders, organisers, civil society formations, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies for their commitment to peace, restraint and respect for the rule of law throughout the country.

Government wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all South Africans who exercised their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly during today’s migration-related marches and demonstrations.

We commend citizens, community leaders, organisers, civil society formations, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies for their commitment to peace, restraint and respect for the rule of law throughout the country.

Introduction 

Members of the Media 

The Inter-ministerial Committee on Migration will lead a media briefing to provide an update on the South African government’s comprehensive approach to migration management. 

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Time: 13h00
Venue: GCIS, Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

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