South African Security Ministers to Meet on Immigration Protests

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster ministers will convene an urgent meeting on Monday at the Union Buildings in Tshwane to discuss rising protests related to immigration and illegal foreign nationals. The meeting will include all security cluster ministers and senior officials responsible for national security.

"In response to the broader challenge of illegal immigration and general social cohesion issues, the Ministers will meet to finalize a framework on the national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance," a statement by the JCPS cluster said.

Later the same day, the ministers will meet with political parties, groups, and associations involved in recent mass protests and community marches against illegal foreign nationals. These engagements will seek to establish rules of engagement for protests and discuss government initiatives on illegal immigration.