South African authorities intensify repatriation efforts, and reporting from IOL says this process is leaving some undocumented learners without their parents. The article describes a fallout in which children who are unable to be reunited with their parents after repatriation actions are effectively left behind. While details on numbers and specific locations are not provided in the available excerpt, the account frames the issue as a growing concern tied to the logistics and implementation of repatriation. The report suggests that as authorities proceed with removing or relocating people who are undocumented, protections for affected children and coordination with schools and caregivers are not always resulting in prompt reunification. The situation highlights the risk that administrative processes around immigration enforcement can disrupt family arrangements, particularly for minors enrolled in education. The report calls attention to the need for clearer procedures to ensure children are not stranded and that their care and schooling are secured during enforcement and repatriation activities.