# The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for calm, unity and lawful enforcement amid rising tensions in communities. The informal traders’ body warns that growing public frustration must not be allowed to fuel xenophobia, vigilantism or violence. They urge the government to urgently fix weaknesses in immigration enforcement and simplify regulations affecting informal traders. NITASA’s Samuel Mampapatla argues outdated permit systems and administrative barriers continue to hinder small businesses.
Informal traders’ body warns against scapegoating migrants amid economic frustrations