Home Affairs moves Durban refugees to Gauteng as tensions escalate
The South African Department of Home Affairs is relocating refugees from Durban to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng. The move comes amid rising tensions and planned protests by anti-migrant groups in the area.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing humanitarian and social tensions surrounding migration policy and the safety of displaced persons in South Africa.
Ask AI 1 min The Department of Home Affairs has moved to relocate refugees who have been living on the streets outside its offices on Che Guevara Road to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng.
The Department of Home Affairs has moved to relocate refugees living on the streets outside its Che Guevara Road offices in Durban to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng.
However, the refugees claim they are not being taken to Lindela for repatriation, saying the facility is being used as temporary shelter while their situation is resolved.
Tensions remained high on Thursday as dozens of members of March and March trickled into King DinuZulu Park ahead of a planned march to the makeshift refugee camp.
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