KwaZulu-Natal Province
Coverage of KwaZulu-Natal Province in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of foreign nationals leave South Africa ahead of June 30 'deadline'
Thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups. Congolese refugees in KwaZulu-Natal province were forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods due to violent anti-immigrant protests.
- South Africa processes over 15,000 Malawians for repatriation ahead of protests
South Africa has processed over 15,000 Malawian nationals for repatriation ahead of anti-immigration protests, with fears of xenophobic violence. Citizen-led groups set a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave, prompting coordinated repatriation efforts with multiple countries. Security concerns and past violence, including deaths, underscore tensions ahead of November local elections.
- Migrants clash with police at a deportation site in South Africa where thousands have gathered
Migrants in South Africa clashed with police in Durban over delays in their deportation, as thousands of Malawians and others await repatriation. South African authorities have established formal deportation processes, identifying 1,876 undocumented migrants for removal, amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.