South Africa: Government Clarifies Status of Malawian Nationals in Sophiatown

The South African Government has explained that the group of approximately 500 Malawian nationals accommodated in Newlands, Sophiatown, is awaiting the finalisation of… Read more »

South Africa: Government Calls for Protesters Against Illegal Immigration to March Peacefully

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on citizens participating in the planned demonstrations against illegal immigration at the end of the month to protest peacefully… Read more »

South Africa: Vulnerable Groups Moved to Drive-Inn Site As Malawi Repatriation Efforts Accelerate

The relocation of vulnerable Malawian nationals -- including women, children and people with health challenges -- to the newly established Drive-Inn site is currently underway as… Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Warns Against Misinformation On Immigration Issues

The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa's immigration challenges. Read more »

Africa: South Africa and Malawi Governments Collaborate On Repatriation Efforts

The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela… Read more »

South Africa: Government Strengthens Migration Management

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management, focusing on improved border infrastructure, access to… Read more »

South Africa: Over 40,000 Illegal Foreign Nationals Have Been Arrested - IMC On Migration

Over 40 000 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested since the beginning of 2026, with over 7 400 arrests made in the past month alone, as government intensifies efforts to… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Confirms Repatriation of Nigerian Nationals

The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. Read more »

South Africa: Bill Proposes Foreign Worker Quotas, Tougher Employer Penalties

The Employment Services Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to South Africa's labour market framework, including new measures to… Read more »

South Africa: Refugee Appeals Authority Issues Urgent Call to Asylum Seekers

The Refugee Appeals Authority (RAA) has called on all asylum seekers with pending appeals, who are currently gathered outside the Durban Refugee Reception Office, to report to the… Read more »

South Africa: Rule of Law Must Guide Fight Against Illegal Immigration, Says Cachalia

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling illegal immigration, while warning that vigilantism and violence against… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Processes 168 Mozambican Nationals for Repatriation

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed the successful processing and repatriation of a group of 168 Mozambican nationals through… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Calls On Departments to Implement Initiatives to Tackle Illegal Migration

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has urged government departments to implement all the plans outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to… Read more »

South Africa: SA Unveils Biometric Population Register to Tighten Migration Controls

Government will establish an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in South Africa and introduce new regulations to prevent the misuse of… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Processes 663 Ghanaian Nationals for Repatriation

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation from… Read more »

South Africa: Government Tackling Illegal Immigration Head On, Says President Ramaphosa

Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Relocate Refugee Reception Centres Closer to Borders

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Unity As Government Tackles Illegal Immigration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration

Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Nation On Migration Strategy

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on government's comprehensive strategy to manage migration, as concerns over illegal immigration continue to dominate… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Kenya Call for Continental Solutions to Migration Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto have called for a coordinated African response to migration, arguing that the challenge can only be addressed through… Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Outlines Measures to Address Illegal Migration

As concern over illegal migration grows, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reiterated that government is addressing the issue and implementing measures to protect… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Processes 300 Ghanaians

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 300 Ghanaians who were repatriated back to Ghana… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Expresses Concern About Transportation of Undocumented Foreign Nationals

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the interception of minibus taxis and buses transporting undocumented foreign nationals has become a major concern within inland… Read more »