South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned citizens against blaming immigrants for the nation’s difficulties, addressing a recent surge in protests and violence targeting foreign nationals. Speaking at the annual Youth Day commemoration—marking the 1976 Soweto uprising—Ramaphosa honored students killed protesting apartheid-era education policies. He warned of deliberate efforts to destabilize the country by exploiting public grievances, particularly as a deadline approaches for undocumented immigrants to leave. Ramaphosa refuted claims of widespread xenophobia within South Africa, attributing negative perceptions to disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging the country’s image. The address comes as many young South Africans continue to struggle with unemployment, poverty, and social issues decades after the Soweto uprising. The president emphasized the need to address legitimate concerns without scapegoating vulnerable populations.