South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs confirms it is repatriating Nigerian nationals from the country amid public protests focused on undocumented foreign residents. According to the department, the repatriation process involves a total of 586 Nigerians, with the first flight leaving on Thursday carrying 268 people. The initial dispatch is presented as part of a broader government action related to immigration compliance.
Both reports describe the repatriations as occurring in the context of heightened unrest and demonstrations. Home Affairs officials urge residents and affected communities to follow immigration regulations and warn against lawlessness, linking the government’s stance to concerns raised during the protests.
While the outlets differ in emphasis—one highlighting the first flight and the other noting the total number processed—both cite Home Affairs as the source of the figures and agree that the repatriation is already under way. The information provided focuses on processing and departures; neither report details the criteria used for selecting individuals or whether returns involve escorts, documentation verification outcomes, or further flights beyond the numbers announced.
