Zimbabwe Repatriates Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions

Born in South Africa but forced to leave everything behind

By Palesa Matlala • Lorraine and Lawrence Ncube were born in South Africa but are being repatriated because their Zimbabwean parents are undocumented. • The teenagers fear they will not fit into life in Zimbabwe because they do not speak the language and have never lived there. For Litta and Briton Moya, South Africa is the only home they have ever known. They were both born and raised here, went to school here and built their lives here. Now th…

Zimbabwe Repatriates Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions

Zimbabwean citizens are being repatriated from South Africa, a development occurring amidst escalating anti-immigration protests in the neighboring country. This movement highlights ongoing social and public affairs shifts impacting the Southern African region. The repatriation efforts are a direct response to increasing tensions and calls for foreign nationals to leave South Africa. Key Players Involved Zimbabwean Citizens: Individuals being r…