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South AfricaANC pushes for return of immigration quotas as protest pressure mounts- South AfricaSouth African police warn no one can order migrants out of the countrySouth African police on Thursday urged the public to stay within the law, saying no individual or group has the authority to order anyone to leave the country, as marches against undocumented migrants spread across the country. The South African Police Service said immigration matters were…May 21, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa arrests undocumented workers in Cape Town construction raidSouth African authorities arrested several undocumented foreign nationals during a labour inspection at a construction site in Cape Town on Wednesday, the Department of Employment and Labour said. About 10 men were detained at the site, where some had hidden inside a room housing an electrical…May 21, 2026
- South AfricaOperation Dudula president Dabula quits, cites split over political directionOperation Dudula president Zandile Dabula has resigned from the anti-immigration movement she led from grassroots protest into a registered political party, saying her vision for the organisation no longer matches its current political direction. Dabula said the decision followed deep reflection…May 14, 2026
- South AfricaBMA processes over 72,000 travellers at Beitbridge during Easter periodSouth Africa's Border Management Authority said it has processed more than 72,000 travellers at the Beitbridge Border Post since the start of the Easter holiday period, with officials expecting up to 25,000 crossings per day at the peak. BMA Assistant Commissioner Azwi Managa said the authority…April 6, 2026
- South AfricaMPs call for deportation of foreign inmatesMembers of Parliament in South Africa have renewed calls for the deportation of foreign inmates as part of efforts to address ongoing overcrowding in the country’s correctional facilities. The issue was discussed during a National Assembly debate on Thursday, where lawmakers examined the impact of…March 27, 2026
- South AfricaShepherd Bushiri challenges South African immigration probeMalawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri has issued a strongly worded statement disputing allegations surrounding his South African immigration status, accusing authorities of conducting what he describes as a politically motivated witch-hunt. In a statement released on social media, Shepherd Bushiri…February 25, 2026
- South AfricaVisa racket exposed inside Home AffairsSouth Africa’s immigration system has been rocked by fresh allegations after investigators uncovered what they describe as a large-scale visa racket operating inside the Department of Home Affairs. The findings were made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which estimates that the scheme may…February 23, 2026
- South AfricaProtests erupt in Durban over school places for immigrant childrenA dispute over school admissions spilled onto the pavement outside Addington Primary School in Point, Durban, on Wednesday, as dozens of parents gathered to protest against what they described as unfair access to places at the school. Parents from immigrant families demonstrated outside the gates…January 14, 2026
- South AfricaRamathuba scolds undocumented foreigners for lawbreakingLimpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba delivered a stern warning to foreigners detained during a roadblock operation in Giyani, saying no one is above the law and that South Africa’s regulations must be respected. The operation, part of a provincial initiative to strengthen road safety and immigration…January 1, 2026
- South AfricaImmigration Status Not Resolved by Marriage, Expert WarnsMarrying a foreign national in South Africa does not automatically resolve immigration status, and couples who assume otherwise may face lengthy delays and legal trouble, according to a legal expert. Immigration specialist Chantelle Schoeman-Louw says there is a widespread misconception that…December 31, 2025
- USTrump expands travel ban to 39 countriesPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding the US travel ban to include nationals from 39 countries, a significant increase from the previous list of 19, the White House said on Tuesday. Under the new order, seven additional countries are subject to a full travel ban: Laos, Sierra…December 17, 2025
- South AfricaPalestinian travellers didn’t seek asylum in SA: Schreiber confirmsHome Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has told Parliament that none of the Palestinian travellers who arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last month applied for asylum in South Africa. The clarification came after questions were raised about the group’s legal status and the government’s…December 16, 2025
- USUS halts immigration applications for nineteen nationsThe US has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations, including Afghanistan, Yemen, Haiti, Venezuela, Sudan, and Somalia, according to a memorandum released on Tuesday. The pause affects green card and citizenship processing and is part of a broader effort to tighten migration…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaGovernment Probes Mysterious Arrival at OR TamboSouth Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has confirmed that government authorities are still investigating the mysterious arrival of more than 150 Palestinians who landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. The incident has raised diplomatic and security…November 18, 2025
- South AfricaOperation Dudula to Appeal Ruling on Foreigners’ HealthcareControversial South African pressure group Operation Dudula has announced its intention to appeal a recent High Court ruling that prohibits it from blocking foreign nationals from accessing public healthcare facilities. The decision by the Gauteng High Court earlier this week found that the…November 6, 2025
- South AfricaNational Assembly Debates Border Post BillCAPE TOWN, 5 November 2025- The National Assembly has begun deliberations on the Border Post Bill, a proposed law designed to modernise South Africa’s border management and streamline the movement of people and goods. Lawmakers say the legislation could strengthen trade ties, enhance security, and…November 5, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa Steps Up Deportation of Undocumented MigrantsJOHANNESBURG, 28 October 2025- South Africa is intensifying efforts to deport undocumented migrants, as the government seeks to ease pressure on a struggling economy and rising social tensions between foreign nationals and citizens. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the country had…October 28, 2025
- South AfricaHome Affairs Blocks Asylum Seekers Despite Court RulingCAPE TOWN, South Africa- Law clinics across South Africa are struggling to cope as the Department of Home Affairs continues to block asylum seekers from accessing the asylum system, despite a court ruling declaring the practice unconstitutional. Since April 2024, Refugee Reception Offices have…October 15, 2025
- OpinionMalaika Mahlatsi: Excluding Foreign Nationals from RAF Is WrongJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Geographer and researcher Malaika Mahlatsi has criticised recent political and media narratives around the Road Accident Fund (RAF), arguing that efforts to exclude foreign nationals from its benefits are illegal, dangerous, and morally wrong. In an opinion piece…October 3, 2025
- South AfricaGwarube Warns Dudula Over School DisruptionsSOWETO, Gauteng- South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has issued a stern warning to members of Operation Dudula, cautioning that they will face the “full might of the law” if they disrupt public schools. The minister’s comments come after the organisation shifted its focus…September 23, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africans Condemn Operation Dudula over Baby’s DeathALEXANDRA, Johannesburg- A Malawian mother has accused South African pressure group Operation Dudula of being responsible for the death of her one-year-old child after she was refused access to medical care. Grace Banda, a foreign national living in Alexandra, Johannesburg, said she took her sick…September 22, 2025
- USUS Embassy in Zimbabwe Pauses Visa ServicesThe US embassy in Harare has suspended all routine visa processing services starting Thursday, citing concerns over visa overstays and Zimbabwe’s lack of cooperation on immigration matters. The decision, announced by the US State Department, impacts a range of visa categories, including immigrant…August 7, 2025
- PoliticsTensions Rise at UK Immigration ProtestsMANCHESTER- Clashes broke out at anti-immigration protests across the UK on Saturday, with police making multiple arrests in Manchester and London. In Manchester, demonstrators calling for mass "remigration" gathered for a march organised by the far-right group Britain First. They were met by…August 3, 2025
- South AfricaAmericans Consider South Africa Move Amid Trump PoliciesSome Americans are looking to South Africa as a new home, driven by dissatisfaction with the Trump administration and rising living costs in the US. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, inquiries from Americans seeking to relocate to South Africa have doubled compared to…July 28, 2025
- CrimeGovernment Condemns Denial of Healthcare to ForeignersThe South African government has expressed serious concern over reports of groups and communities preventing foreign nationals from accessing healthcare at public facilities. These actions, driven by frustrations over strained public services, including overburdened clinics and exhausted…July 7, 2025
- CrimeFake Passport Stamp Syndicate Exposed in Joburg RaidsActing Johannesburg Mayor Kenny Kunene has revealed the discovery of a criminal operation involving counterfeit immigration stamps used to give undocumented foreign nationals the appearance of legal entry into South Africa. The revelation emerged during a series of inner-city inspections led by…July 2, 2025
- USTrump Targets Africa in Major Travel Ban ExpansionWASHINGTON – The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions on 25 African countries in a sweeping expansion that would affect more than half the continent, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post. The potential expansion would dramatically escalate an…June 15, 2025
- CrimeHome Affairs Targets Omotoso’s Wife After Pastor’s ExitJOHANNESBURG – South African Home Affairs authorities are now scrutinising the immigration status of Taiwo Omotoso, the wife of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso. The shift in focus comes days after her husband was deported from South Africa following a failed prosecution related to…May 20, 2025
