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SA wants Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia to reimburse repatriation costs

The South African government has written to Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia seeking reimbursement for the repatriation of their nationals over the past month. The Home Affairs department says nearly  R300 million has been spent on the repatriation operations, following anti-illegal immigration protests in the country. About 75,000 foreign nationals have so far been processed for repatriation to their home countries. Home Affairs Director General, Livhuwani Makhode, has described the costs […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 38

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‘We can’t march forever,’ says Ngizwe Mchunu after being dropped by March and March

Media personality, Ngizwe Mchunu, says while the anti-illegal immigration protests have yielded results, the reality is that they cannot march forever. His remarks come after lobby group, March and March, announced it had cut ties with Mchunu, citing what it described as unacceptable behaviour. Mchunu and the movement jointly led thousands of protesters through the streets of the country on 30 June, demanding the removal of undocumented foreign nationals. Earlier […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 89

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SCA clears way for Edgar Lungu burial in South Africa

The family of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has succeeded in its bid to have him buried in South Africa. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set aside a High Court ruling that had authorised the Zambian government to repatriate Lungu's remains for burial in his home country. Lungu died at a hospital in South Africa in June last year. His remains have been in a mortuary […]

todayJune 23, 2026 62

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Tensions boil over as nearly 10,000 Malawians await departure from South Africa

A large voluntary repatriation operation involving foreign nationals in Durrban, descended into chaos on Wednesday, after frustrated Malawian nationals clashed with police while awaiting transport to take them home. The unrest broke out outside Sherwood Park, where thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered in recent weeks seeking assistance to return their country of origin. Tensions escalated when protesters began throwing stones at police officers and journalists covering the demonstration after […]

todayJune 17, 2026 87

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First group of Nigerian nationals repatriated amid rising tensions in SA

The first group of Nigerian nationals is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as repatriation efforts gain momentum. Nigerian officials say they have received more than 1,000 requests for assistance from citizens currently living in South Africa who wish to return home. The evacuation comes as anti-illegal immigration groups continue to intensify pressure on undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country before 30 June. Organisations including March and March, […]

todayJune 10, 2026 51

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Tensions flare as Estcourt anti-immigration protests turn violent

Tensions around illegal immigration in KwaZulu-Natal escalated on Friday, as anti-immigration protests in Estcourt turned violent, leaving several foreign-owned shops looted and damaged. Residents took to the streets on Friday, demanding that undocumented foreign nationals shut down their businesses and leave the country.  The unrest forced several shop owners to flee for safety, while others say they have kept their stores closed for weeks amid fears of further attacks. 🚨 […]

todayMay 29, 2026 172

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Over 90% of repatriated Ghanaians found undocumented at OR Tambo

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says more than 90% of the 300 Ghanaian nationals processed for repatriation at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday were found to be undocumented, highlighting the scale of immigration non-compliance facing South African authorities. The BMA confirmed that 295 passengers were cleared to leave the country, while five travellers were prevented from boarding after failing to meet legal immigration requirements. The group forms part of […]

todayMay 27, 2026 60

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Edgar Lungu’s family suffer another legal blow in burial dispute

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an appeal by the family of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, which upheld a previous ruling that he must be buried in Zambia. The family approached the court for leave to appeal the matter in the Supreme Court of Appeal. But the High Court in Pretoria found that there were no reasonable prospects for success. The ruling is seen as a legal victory […]

todaySeptember 16, 2025 95