Law enforcement operations are underway in South African provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape, targeting undocumented foreign nationals and coordinating the repatriation of Malawian nationals.
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What happened
Law enforcement operations are underway in South African provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape, targeting undocumented foreign nationals and coordinating the repatriation of Malawian nationals.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ramaphosa established a committee to coordinate state response to anti-foreigner movements, alongside arrests in Polokwane and Malawian repatriations.Sub-event
- South African authorities deported Malawian nationals, who were subsequently found stranded at the Mwanza Border Post.Sub-event
- The President of South Africa outlined a five-point strategy for migration management and leads the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the issue.Sub-event
Law enforcement operations underway in South Africa regarding undocumented foreigners and repatriation from Malawi.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Malawi
sovereign state in Africa
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