STRAT to the point: Forward March

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STRAT to the point: Forward March

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June 30, 2026 01:34 PM GMT

RMB Morgan Stanley Proprietary Limited+MSTRAT to the point | EEMEA Christopher Nicholson

Equity Strategist and Analyst

Forward March Christopher.Nicholson@rmbmorganstanley.comAndrea Masia +27 11 587-0816

Economist

Andrea.Masia@rmbmorganstanley.com +27 11 587-0820

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Illegal immigration is in focus again this week, with a number of staged political

marches occurring in parts of the country, particularly in and around Gauteng. The

objective is to raise awareness of migration issues and enforce tighter controls on

inward flows. Quantifying the scale of the issue is highly complex. According to the

UN migration database, approximately 2.4 million foreign nationals live in South

Africa (approximately 4% of the population), mostly from Zimbabwe, Mozambique