# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on faith-based organisations to play a central role in calming rising tensions over migration and strengthening South Africa’s National Dialogue process. He held a special meeting with religious leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday. Ramaphosa warned that frustration over economic hardship must not be allowed to fuel xenophobia or social division. He says when fear and anger rise, it is so often the voice of the pulpit, the mosque, the temple, and the synagogue that can call people back to compassion.
Ramaphosa calls on faith leaders to help calm tensions over migration