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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
ANC declares war on illegal immigration in Gauteng: ‘They cannot walk around comfortably’
The ANC in Gauteng has taken a firm stance against illegal immigration, linking it to labour violations, strained public services, and broader lawlessness in the province.
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.
Border Management Authority suspends immigration officials amid corruption allegations
The Border Management Authority has suspended two immigration officials following their arrest for alleged corruption and involvement in contravening the Immigration Act at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.
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.
Drones enhancing Border Management Authority’s fight against illegal migration
The Border Management Authority is leveraging drone technology to combat illegal migration into South Africa, enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling targeted interventions against facilitators.
Two undocumented miners sentenced to six months in jail or R3,000 fine
Two men sentenced for illegal mining and immigration violations in Limpopo, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of illegal mining in South Africa.
Protesters demand action against illegal immigration in South Africa's security sector
Protesters in Pretoria rally against the employment of illegal immigrants in the security and trucking sectors, alleging corruption within the Department of Home Affairs and demanding urgent investigations.
Five women among 33 illegal immigrants arrested in illegal mining operation
Police arrest 33 illegal immigrants, including five women, during a crackdown on illegal mining in Mpumalanga, seizing significant mining equipment and highlighting ongoing issues with illegal immigration and mining activities.
Six arrested in Mpumalanga after they were found with suspected illegal mining explosives
Six suspects have been arrested in Barberton for possessing explosives believed to be linked to illegal mining activities.
Police crack down: Four arrested in Limpopo's illegal gold processing operation
Four suspects, including three Zimbabweans and one Mozambican, were arrested in Limpopo after police uncovered an illegal gold processing laboratory.
Global markets brace for Trump's 25 percent tariff threat on key trade partners
Global markets stand on edge as Trump's sweeping tariff deadline approaches, threatening to impose 25 percent duties on Canada and Mexico, plus additional levies on China. With less than 24 hours remaining, three of the world's largest economies prepare for potential economic shockwaves.
Trump 'not the president of workers' - unions chief
As Donald Trump returns to power promising to champion workers' rights, the head of the International Trade Union Confederation delivers a stark warning, citing concerns over trade wars, tariffs, and inflation that could severely impact workers globally. Drawing from Trump's previous presidency, union chief Luc Triangle challenges these promises at the World Economic Forum.
Donald Trump takes US reins with flurry of executive orders
In a dramatic return to power, Donald Trump marks his first day as US President with unprecedented executive orders spanning immigration, climate policy, and pardons for Capitol rioters. As Biden watches his legacy dismantled, Trump's bold moves signal a radical shift in American policy direction.
No manga-manga business! BMA says it is ready to clamp on illegal immigrants as travellers return to SA
Because of the Beitbridge port of entry’s large number of passengers and cargo, the border station has turned into a hub for illegal activity, such as the smuggling of illegal products.
Hawks in Gauteng secure forfeiture order for R40,000 owned by undocumented Zimbabwean man
Gift Mafukidze, who was admitted to the Lindela holding facility in July 2023 was found in possession of R40,000 during his detention.
Motsoaledi sees deportation as solution for illegal foreigners
Even though he is currently the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi's remarks demonstrate his lifelong dedication to immigration policies.
Three zama zamas dead, three rescued while 150 remain trapped in abandoned mine in Mpumalanga
Police said three people who were rescued claimed they were forced at gun-point to work and mine for gold by their captors under dangerous and dire conditions.
Trump vows to add 10 percent to export duties on goods from China over drug trafficking
He also promised tariffs for Mexico and Canada over drug trafficking and illegal migration into the US.
‘Rats as big as cats’: City of Joburg’s Pikitup unveils plans to tackle poor waste management amid food poisoning deaths
Soweto and Alexandra, where a young girl, aged 11-years-old, died after eating contaminated snacks, are among the areas under the City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality (CoJ), battling with ongoing waste management problems.
‘We need four months,’ say Soweto spaza shop owners to Ramaphosa on 21-day registration deadline
Fuming spaza shop owners in Naledi, Soweto blasted the 21-day registration deadline, saying that it is insufficient, arguing they don’t have money for transport to visit the municipal offices.
ANCYL Demands Action: Fund spaza shops for jobless youth, shut down illegal foreign-owned tuck shops
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji, is calling on the government to provide funding for spaza shops to allow unemployed youth to run their businesses, following the scourge of food poisoning incidents that have claimed lives of school learners.
ActionSA demands end to R200 million spend on deportations, slams government’s border failures
ActionSA has called on the government to stop the misuse of taxpayer funds after Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber revealed nearly R200 million has been spent deporting undocumented foreigners since 2022.
EFF voices concerns over R52 million spent by Home Affairs on deporting illegal foreigners
The EFF’s Thapelo Mogale expressed concern that despite the efforts to deport over 19,000 illegal foreigners, they can easily re-enter the country just after being deported owing to weak border management.
‘Close them all and let them go’: Gayton McKenzie calls for closure of foreign-owned tuckshops and mass deportations amid food poisoning uproar
Following a spate of food poisoning related incidents allegedly linked to foreign-owned spaza shops, Gayton McKenzie is calling for deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.