South Africa must address the country’s growing migration concerns without turning to vigilantism or trampling on human rights, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has warned. Unlawful action condemnedBut Lamola said legitimate concerns about migration could not become a licence for unlawful action. Also Read: Stats SA finds migration dip linked to recent crackdownHe said the response to irregular migration had to remain within the law. “Addressing the challenges associated with irregular migration must occur within an orderly and lawful framework,” Lamola said. Lamola’s position also reflects the difficult balance facing South Africa: responding to public concerns about irregular migration while maintaining its economic and political relationships with neighbouring countries.