DURBAN – Tensions flared outside Sherwood Hall in Durban as a group of Malawian nationals confronted anti-illegal immigration activist Ngizwe Mchunu and members of March and March. The crowd, some carrying sticks and chanting, said Mchunu’s presence near their temporary camp was provocative. Police were forced to intervene to prevent violence as emotions escalated. The […]
DURBAN – Malawian nationals who have been staying at Sherwood Hall in Durban for nearly a month have started their journey back home. Buses arrived at the hall on Friday to begin the repatriation process, with women and children being transported first before additional buses return to collect the men. Many of those leaving expressed […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over ongoing anti-illegal migrant protests in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa. The agency recently met with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli to discuss the growing tensions, as organisations continue calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. The concerns come […]
KEMPTON PARK – Sixty-six Nigerian nationals approved for South Africa’s voluntary repatriation programme will first have to cancel their asylum status before they are allowed to leave the country. The Department of Home Affairs raised concerns after it was found that some applicants who were cleared for departure already held approved asylum status, prompting questions […]
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot address migration challenges on its own and has called for greater cooperation with other African countries. Speaking during a national address on Sunday night, he stressed the need for a coordinated continental response to migration issues. Ramaphosa said South Africa will strengthen its immigration laws and […]
EKURHULENI – Residents of Daveyton, east of Johannesburg, marched through the township calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. The protesters urged authorities to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws, saying undocumented migrants are placing pressure on local communities. The march comes ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups, including […]
EASTERN CAPE – Residents in rural parts of the Eastern Cape have joined growing calls for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, claiming that undocumented foreign nationals are increasingly operating in local towns and villages. Community members argue that local youth are struggling to find employment while some jobs and business opportunities are being taken up […]
JOHANNESBURG – EFF Leader, Julius Malema has called for stronger unity across the African continent as tensions rise over immigration in South Africa. Speaking against the backdrop of increasing anti-immigration demonstrations, Malema warned that division among African nations undermines long-term stability and development. He further emphasised that violence against undocumented foreign nationals cannot be justified […]
Cabinet has reaffirmed that South Africans have a constitutional right to raise concerns about illegal immigration. However, it has strongly warned that any violence, attacks on foreign nationals, or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances. It also condemned attempts to exploit socio-economic challenges such as unemployment and limited economic opportunities to incite […]
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed claims that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders are now eligible to apply for permanent residency in South Africa. The department said the confusion arose from unclear comments made by a Home Affairs official during a recent interview, which were misinterpreted as indicating a policy change. Spokesperson Thulani Mavuso […]