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South Africa Arrests 7,400 Migrants, Announces Tougher Immigration Plan

6/15/2026

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South Africa arrested more than 7,400 undocumented migrants in June, raising the 2026 total to over 40,000.
Flights from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi have repatriated hundreds.
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a five-point plan with tougher immigration enforcement, stronger borders, anti-corruption steps, legal loophole closures and more African cooperation.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi warned the violence harms South Africa’s reputation, businesses and artists, and urged citizens to reject vigilantism.

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South Africa arrested more than 7,400 undocumented migrants in June, raising the 2026 total to over 40,000.
Flights from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi have repatriated hundreds.
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a five-point plan with tougher immigration enforcement, stronger borders, anti-corruption steps, legal loophole closures and more African cooperation.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi warned the violence harms South Africa’s reputation, businesses and artists, and urged citizens to reject vigilantism.