South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) Head of Policy Gwen Ngwenya (2nd L) speaks about the party's position on migration in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 9, 2022. South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday said migration to the country could bring opportunities while the cost of xenophobia is high, as the country faces xenophobic sentiment. (Xinhua/Lyu Tianran)
CAPE TOWN, March 9 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday said migration to the country could bring opportunities while the cost of xenophobia is high, as the country faces xenophobic sentiment.
Migration to South Africa has many positive benefits but also challenges, and it is important to take legitimate concern seriously, while at the same time addressing xenophobia, said DA Head of Policy Gwen Ngwenya while updating the party's position on migration, after it was approved recently by DA's highest decision-making body Federal Council.
The party supported freer movement of people under safe, efficient and transparent borders and proper functioning home affairs department, which enables people to enter and remain legally, said Ngwenya.
Migrants contribute to South Africa's revenue and create jobs, she said.
The party proposes corresponding interventions to support its objectives on migration. ■