South Africa repatriates 2,745 foreigners in one week
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreign nationals in one week following a government crackdown on illegal immigration. The move comes amid rising unemployment and anti-immigrant sentiment that has led to recent unrest and looting.
Why it matters
The mass repatriation highlights the severe social and economic tensions surrounding migration in South Africa and the government's response to domestic pressure.
Members of the Durban Metro Police and the South African Police Service (SAPS) line up at Sherwood Park in Durban on June 13, 2026 as more than 7,000 people, mostly Malawian women nationals, queued for repatriation to Malawi. CREDIT: AFP
The article reports on government actions and the context of social unrest without taking a side on the immigration policy.
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