# The Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration says it has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration and related law violations nationwide. The operations are being carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies and aimed at strengthening compliance with immigration laws while maintaining public order and security. In a media briefing, the committee’s chairperson, Mmamoloko Kubayi, warned […]
# The Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration says more than 15-thousand Malawian nationals have been processed for repatriation as part of an ongoing government drive to speed up returns. Briefing the media ahead of the 30 June protests, committee chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi said the process includes verification and coordination with relevant authorities, with some individuals already […]
# The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it has made progress in implementing its coordinated migration strategy, with ongoing deportation and repatriation operations nationwide. Enforcement is being carried out through a structured, law-based approach involving multiple government departments, focusing on the removal of undocumented foreign nationals and improved management of migration processes. The committee’s chairperson, […]
# The EFF in Gauteng say the provincial budget plan sets a clear path toward transforming service delivery and strengthening township economies. The party has welcomed key interventions announced during the 2026/2027 budget vote, including steps to improve procurement systems, tighten financial oversight, and expand opportunities for township enterprises and black-owned businesses. EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga […]
# The Gauteng Department of Education says schools have been instructed to clear backlogs and ensure all learners receive their academic reports as soon as possible. This follows the restoration of the South African School Administration and Management System caused by a technical disruption in the supporting Citrix environment. The department’s Onwabile Lubhelwana urged schools […]
# The Western Cape economy has grown by 0.6-percent between January and March, outperforming the national average of 0.5-percent. The growth was driven by strong performance in sectors such as finance, agriculture, and tourism, with increased exports of apples and grapes and a rise in international arrivals to Cape Town. Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says measures are in place to ensure that 30 June will be a normal working day despite the planned illegal immigration protests. Responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa said security forces are ready to maintain order and support stability nationwide. He assured the council that the government […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says migration is testing the principles of the Freedom Charter and is placing pressure on national unity and the rule of law. Briefing the media on the outcomes of the party’s national working committee, Mbalula said the government is dealing firmly with undocumented migration, with more than 110-thousand deportations carried […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Correctional Services says prison overcrowding remains a serious challenge, with foreign national inmates making up about 12-percent of sentenced prisoners. Committee chairperson Anthea Ramolobeng told the media delays in deportation processes are adding pressure to already strained facilities and resources. Ramolobeng welcomed a prisoner transfer agreement between South Africa and […]
