South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for greater African solidarity and stronger regional cooperation, warning that irregular migration, youth unemployment, and socio-economic pressures require collective solutions across the continent. His remarks come amid renewed debate over migration management, following reports of anti-immigration tensions in parts of South Africa and voluntary repatriation flights, including a group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals who have now returned to Accra. Ghanaian authorities say the group left amid concerns over safety and harassment, while South African officials maintain that most were undocumented or had overstayed visas, as both countries continue engagements on migration and documentation processes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DIRCO Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri for South Africa's response and the broader diplomatic implications.

<p>South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for greater African solidarity and stronger regional cooperation, warning that irregular migration, youth unemployment, and socio-economic pressures require collective solutions across the continent. His remarks come amid renewed debate over migration management, following reports of anti-immigration tensions in parts of South Africa and voluntary repatriation flights, including a group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals who have now returned to Accra. Ghanaian authorities say the group left amid concerns over safety and harassment, while South African officials maintain that most were undocumented or had overstayed visas, as both countries continue engagements on migration and documentation processes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DIRCO Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri for South Africa's response and the broader diplomatic implications.</p>