South Africa says it has deported 86,596 foreign nationals since June, according to Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi. The figure covers people removed from the country during the period, with most deportees reported to be of Malawian, Zimbabwean and Mozambican origin.
The reports note that South Africa also intercepts people attempting to enter without authorisation. One source adds that about 4,200 “border jumpers” were intercepted and deported in April and July. Both outlets frame the deportations as part of ongoing efforts to manage irregular migration, while highlighting that countries in the region—such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique—continue to be linked to the flows South Africa is dealing with.
In terms of differences, both accounts rely on the same stated deportation total and ministerial attribution, offering limited additional detail on timelines or policy changes beyond the reference to April and July interceptions.
