South Africa begins building a second temporary deportation centre to process the repatriation of Malawian nationals, according to multiple reports. The move is presented as an effort to reduce overcrowding and speed up departures. Construction starts on Thursday after large protests earlier this year in Johannesburg and other parts of the country. The demonstrations were driven by anger over illegal immigration, which some protesters linked to rising tensions between local residents and foreign nationals.
Earlier this year, thousands protested against what they described as illegal immigration, prompting the government to pursue steps to manage immigration and repatriation. The new facility is expected to increase processing capacity for Malawians being returned to their home country. The reports do not provide additional detail on the centre’s size, timeline for completion, or the broader policy framework beyond the aim of improving deportation logistics and reducing pressure at existing sites.
