eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba says the city is pushing to speed up the processing and deportation of more than 6,000 Malawian nationals held at Sherwood Hall in Durban. The mayor’s call focuses on accelerating the administrative steps needed to resolve the status of migrants stranded at the site, where large numbers of people remain while their cases are handled. The reports describe the move as an effort to reduce delays and improve the pace of outcomes for those affected. The information provided does not detail specific policy changes, legal timelines, or the exact reasons for the backlog, nor does it include response statements from Malawian migrants or other stakeholders. It also does not specify whether deportations have already begun or what proportion of the group has completed processing. The city’s position, as presented, is that the current situation requires faster processing and follow-through on deportation decisions for the Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall.