The South African government has announced that more than 53,000 undocumented foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated in the past five weeks as part of a nationwide immigration enforcement campaign.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said 53,499 migrants, mainly from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, have been processed for deportation, adding that the number is expected to increase as operations continue.
The crackdown follows weeks of anti-immigration protests across South Africa, where demonstrators have demanded stricter border controls and the removal of undocumented migrants. Some protests have reportedly turned violent, with incidents of intimidation and looting targeting foreign nationals.
Authorities say the operation is aimed at ensuring orderly migration while respecting the human rights and dignity of everyone, regardless of their immigration status. Kubayi also revealed that the exercise has led to the arrest of several individuals wanted by police for alleged criminal offences.
The minister warned members of the public against conducting unauthorized searches of homes or businesses suspected of sheltering undocumented migrants, stressing that law enforcement agencies alone are responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged public concerns over illegal immigration but condemned attacks on migrants, urging citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
The United Nations has also cautioned against blaming migrants for South Africa's economic and social challenges, warning that such actions could fuel xenophobia and violence.
Several African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, have already repatriated some of their citizens following the recent unrest.
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