South Africa Says Over 53K Deported in Migration Campaign
Authorities say the removals are dominated by Malawians, Zimbabweans and Mozambicans as officials warn against illegal searches for undocumented migrants.
- On Sunday, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced 53,499 foreign nationals were processed for deportation or repatriation during a five-week migration-management campaign dominated by Malawians, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.
- The crackdown followed anti-migrant protests where demonstrators set an "unofficial deadline" of June 30 for undocumented migrants to leave, with activists citing unemployment and crime as drivers for mass deportation demands.
- Authorities established a temporary processing center in Musina on July 1, where more than 20,000 people have been repatriated with government-provided meals, water, and transport assistance.
- Police reported 350 arrests linked to 205 criminal cases involving intimidation and illegal identity checks, while authorities warned that public-led house-to-house searches will result in prosecution.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned attacks against migrants while acknowledging public concerns, as the government prepares a business case for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana seeking long-term border infrastructure funding.
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With historical unemployment levels, South Africa is experiencing agitated social situation. African immigrants are pointed out as the main culprits — and there are militias doing illegal door-to-door searches.
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More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 African immigrants in the space of a month in a crackdown by authorities that has coincided with a series of sometimes violent protests against illegal migration.
Over 53 000 foreigners deported or repatriated and SA not funding voluntary exits
South Africa has deported or voluntarily repatriated more than 53 000 foreign nationals in recent weeks as the government intensifies its migration enforcement efforts following anti-immigrant protests across the country. Speaking on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said the government is implementing its five-point migration strategy, which aims to strengthe…
Over 53,000 foreign nationals sent home as Musina processing centre eases migration crunch
A month after President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a five-point migration plan, South Africa’s deportation drive has shifted from policy to large-scale execution. More than 53,000 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation or voluntary repatriation, with Malawians making up the vast majority. The speed of the Musina processing centre’s construction, and the heavy reliance on private companies, charities and churches, show what coordinat…
Sør-Africa rystes av anti-innvandringsprotester. Flere land har hentet hjem sine borgere.
South Africa deports 53,000 migrants after demos
South Africa has removed more than 53,000 migrants over the last five weeks through deportations and repatriations following pressure from anti-migrant groups.Africa’s biggest economy has been on a knife edge for months over growing anti-migrant sentiment and xenophobic violence in a society where one in three is unemployed, and municipal services are deteriorating. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who announced the figures and is part of a go…
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