Record cross-border travel tests South Africa’s border security capacity ahead of festive season
The majority of the intercepted foreign nationals were Basotho, followed by Mozambicans, Zimbabweans, and Swati nationals.
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Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) validity extended to 2027 amid ongoing consultations
Zimbabweans have been migrating to South Africa for decades due to economic crisis and political instability, especially following the hyperinflation crisis in the 2000s.
SA Finance Minister flags immigration as growing economic risk
The Minister of Finance criticised the principle that “South Africa belongs to all who live in it” calling it a grave mistake.
Education Minister issues warning to group targeting foreign learners
Anti-illegal immigration group Operation Dudula is calling on South African schools not to enrol undocumented children for the 2026 academic year.
Undocumented Zimbabweans, SA army members arrested over illicit cigarettes
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has raised concerns about the booming multi-billion rand illicit cigarette trade in the country.