Over 72,000 foreign nationals processed for repatriation - Minister Kubayi
South African Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced that the Border Management Authority has processed over 72,000 repatriations since June. The government is also pursuing legal action against foreign nationals involved in criminal activities.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing tensions regarding migration policy and border security in South Africa.
PRETORIA - The Border Management Authority has processed 72,906 repatriations across all ports of entry.
This is according to Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi.
She announced the figures at an Interministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration media briefing in Pretoria.
“The Border Management Authority has processed at all its ports of entry 72,906 repatriations for the period between 7 June and 14 July,” Kubayi said.
She said government had also nabbed more than 300 foreign nationals for pending crimes.
“Law enforcement authorities have registered 354 cases of arrests and prosecutions are still pending. An additional 69 people were arrested in Jeffries Bay last weekend and appeared in court on Monday,” she said.
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