South Africa's government is handling the xenophobia crisis responsibly — President Ramaphosa condemned the violence, clarifiedreinforced border security and made clear that only authorized officials can enforce immigration law, and is strengthening border security. Nigeria's own acting ambassador confirmed Nigerians are not under siege.coordinated Theattack, repatriationand the situation is voluntaryunder andcontrol. Repatriation flights are fully funded, showingwith bothsolid governmentsreception areplans workingin togetherplace tofor protect citizensreturnees.
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