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Jacinta Zinhle MaNgobese Zuma's campaign against illegal immigration gains support
Jacinta Zinhle MaNgobese Zuma's March and March Until We Win campaign is gaining momentum across South Africa, despite facing resistance from government departments. The campaign aims to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration and calls for urgent government intervention.
More than 12 000 foreign nationals awaiting trial amid overcrowding crisis
With over 12,000 foreign nationals awaiting trial, South Africa has deported 46 898 illegal foreigners in the 2023-24 financial year
Nationwide protests against illegal Immigration spread beyond Durban
Marches are scheduled in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, and the Free State, as tensions mount over the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country.
Residents protest against foreign nationals' access to healthcare in Atteridgeville
Disgruntled residents of Atteridgeville, under the Concern Tshwane Residents banner, are protesting outside Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, demanding that undocumented foreign nationals be denied access to healthcare services, claiming it strains public resources.
Drones help intercept over 1,000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge
Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato highlights the successful use of drones in intercepting over 1,000 undocumented migrants during the Easter weekend, addressing the ongoing challenges of illegal migration into South Africa.
Five illegal miners arrested in Ekurhuleni crackdown, mining equipment seized
Five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Germiston, Duduza, and KwaThema during an EMPD operation targeting illegal mining in Ekurhuleni. Officers also seized equipment including Phendukas and gas cylinders.
Hundreds of Stilfontein miners face deportation as legal battle continues after Operation Vala Umgodi
More than five months after Operation Vala Umgodi in Stilfontein, police confirm 156 cases involving 1 831 suspects remain pending. While over 1 000 miners have been found guilty on charges ranging from illegal mining to immigration violations, human rights organisations argue these are 'crimes of poverty' that could be resolved through proper regulation of abandoned mines.
Public Servants Association calls for urgent action on undocumented immigrants in South Africa
Public Servants Association (PSA) KZN Manager Mlungisi Ndlovu raises alarms over the impact of undocumented immigrants on South Africa's public services, calling for immediate action and better border control.