Illegal immigrant solution part of DA campaign

Tshwane mayor and Democratic Alliance (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng Solly Msimanga has confirmed that, as part of their 2019 election campaign, his party is taking a tougher stance against undocumented migrants.

During a press briefing held yesterday, the DA said their government would secure the country’s borders, train immigration officials and eradicate corruption at home affairs by enhancing the system, technology and competency levels in an effort to reverse the conditions they believe the ANC government has caused.

Fellow DA MP Jacques Julius also lambasted the ANC government for not having sufficient data and a clear programme for addressing the problem of illegal immigrants.

“The DA is the only party capable of fixing immigration and border security which has crumbled under the failing ANC government,” said Julius.

While the party has taken a tough stance against undocumented migrants, Julius explained that the DA supports the idea of immigration with an emphasis on attracting immigrants with rare skills to contribute to the local economy.

“We must attract foreign nationals with scarce skills to South Africa to help us grow our economy and create jobs,” added Julius.

The party also suggested educating communities on the benefits of integration and social cohesion so as to combat xenophobia.