# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says South Africa has no legal obligation to repatriate foreign nationals, stressing that responsibility rests with their home countries. Ntshavheni said government’s role is to support neighbouring states when requested. Ntshavheni cited Mozambique’s coordinated repatriation efforts and said assistance to Malawi aims to prevent a humanitarian crisis. She added that processing delays are largely due to limited capacity at Malawi’s diplomatic mission:
Ntshavheni says SA not responsible for repatriating foreign nationals [SOUND]
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