By Mapaballo Borotho
- Nearly 110,000 illegal immigrants have been deported from South Africa over the past two years.
- The government says this reflects stronger enforcement and improved systems to deal with immigration violations.
- Concerns remain about the impact of illegal immigration on jobs, services, and community safety.
Nearly 110,000 illegal immigrants have been deported to their home countries from South Africa over the past two financial years.
The Department of Home Affairs said these deportations mark an increase in law enforcement against immigration violations, demonstrating the department’s commitment to restoring the rule of law.
“These numbers show that we are now reaping the fruits of reforms focused on greater efficiency and intensified enforcement against immigration violators.
Through ongoing campaigns like Operation New Broom, as well as the increasing use of biometric verification tools, we have increased deportations by 46%. Our message remains clear: if you are in South Africa illegally, self-deport now before we find you and ban you from ever entering our country legally in future,” said Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber.
Illegal foreign nationals continue to be a major concern for the government, with some experts and politicians pointing fingers at the ANC, saying the issue has been allowed to escalate and remains unresolved.
Some South Africans have made their stance clear on the matter, with claims that the influx of illegal migrants puts pressure on jobs, social services, and opportunities, directly affecting locals.
In places like Johannesburg and Pretoria, there are claims that some areas have become “no-go” zones for locals, with foreign nationals allegedly treating them as their territory.
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