Home Affairs steps up crackdown with 109,344 deportations

Home Affairs deports nearly 110 000 illegal immigrants from SA

The Department of Home Affairs has deported nearly 110 000 illegal immigrants from South Africa to their home countries over the past two financial years. The department said the deportation marked an exponential increase in annual deportations since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). “This marked increase in law enforcement against immigration violations demonstrates the commitment of the Department of Home Affairs and our…

Home Affairs steps up crackdown with 109,344 deportations

South Africa intensifies immigration crackdown with 109 000 deportations

The Department of Home Affairs says it has deported 109 344 illegal immigrants over the past two financial years, reflecting what it describes as a significant escalation in immigration enforcement since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU).

Over 109 000 illegal immigrants sent home after GNU-formation

Over 109 000 illegal immigrants have been sent home since the formation of the GNU. The Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, says this is an exponential increase in yearly deportations since the Government of National Unity was formed two years ago. “Our message remains clear: If you are in South Africa illegally, self-deport now before we find you and ban you from ever entering our country legally in future,” said Minister Schreiber. Over 109…

Home Affairs deports nearly 110K undocumented migrants

Over the past two financial years, the Department of Home Affairs has deported 109 344 undocumented immigrants. According to official figures, deportations rose significantly during this period, underscoring the department’s intensified efforts to address immigration violations and reinforce the rule of law. The department said this reflects a sharp increase in enforcement activity since the establishment of the government of national unity. In …

Home Affairs Carried Out Over 100 000 Deportations Since Formation Of GNU

Johannesburg – The Department of Home Affairs has revealed that it has deported more than 100 00 people from South Africa in the past two years. In a statement made available to The Bulrushes on Thursday, 9 April 2026, the department said it “has carried out a total of 109 344 deportations, marking an exponential increase in annual deportations since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU)”. The statement added: “This marked incr…