Thousands More Head for South Africa's Borders

Thousands more head for South Africa's borders

The exodus began weeks ago as fringe groups began demanding all illegal migrants leave by June 30, in a campaign that saw violent protests and clashes in which at least four foreign nationals were killed. Around 11,000 people, most of them Malawians and Zimbabweans, were near the border town of Musina for registration and verification, the national broadcaster SABC reported. They were relocated to Musina from various cities where migrants had ga…

Over 35,000 migrants processed through Beitbridge, says BMA

About 35,000 people have left South Africa through the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo, the BMA said.

Foreign nationals in limbo in Musina as border delays mount

Source: Foreign nationals in limbo in Musina as border delays mount Thousands of foreigners, forced by the recent xenophobic protests to flee South Africa, are stranded in the border town of Musina, where many have been forced to shelter in the open as they navigate bureaucracy and problems associated with overstayed visas. Foreign nationals at the Musina Showgrounds. (Photo: Frans Kwinda) Thousands of foreign nationals are living in limbo at …

Following violent protests: Thousands more head for South Africa's borders

Thousands of foreign nationals processed at Beitbridge border post

Acting Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Major General David Chilembe, says marquees have been set up near the Beitbridge Port of Entry to accommodate thousands of foreign nationals undergoing deportation and voluntary repatriation.   Chilembe provided an update on repatriation operations at Beitbridge in Musina on Thursday.   He said officials at the border are simultaneously managing deportations, voluntary repatriation, a…