South Africa repatriates 2,745 foreigners in the week following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledge to take tougher action against illegal immigration, the country’s Home Affairs minister says. Multiple outlets report that the figures are announced after government enforcement efforts are intensified, with authorities focusing on people regarded as being in the country without proper documentation.
The reports are consistent in the core details: the total number of foreigners sent back is 2,745, the timeframe is one week, and the decision is linked to the broader policy direction set by Ramaphosa. Vanguard, The Punch, IOL, and The South African all describe the repatriation as part of a clampdown on illegal immigration. While one outlet explicitly frames the action in the context of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, the overall coverage does not present differing numbers or alternative explanations for the repatriations.
Across sources, the announcement is attributed to South Africa’s Home Affairs ministry and presented as an update on ongoing enforcement activities.
