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South Africa Processes 53,000 Foreign Nationals for Deportation
South Africa processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation by 11 July 2026, with Malawians comprising over 80% of those processed. Deportations increased from 39,672 in 2023/24 to 57,784 in 2025/26, totaling 109,344 over two financial years. The crackdown is linked to political factors.
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