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South Africa processes record 53,000 migrants, opens Musina centre

7/13/2026

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South Africa processed more than 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or voluntary repatriation, doubling the previous count.
A temporary processing centre opened in Musina on July 1, sending over 20,000 people home.
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned attacks on migrants.
Authorities warned vigilante groups against illegal house-to-house searches and recorded 205 criminal cases with 350 arrests.

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South Africa processed more than 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or voluntary repatriation, doubling the previous count.
A temporary processing centre opened in Musina on July 1, sending over 20,000 people home.
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned attacks on migrants.
Authorities warned vigilante groups against illegal house-to-house searches and recorded 205 criminal cases with 350 arrests.