Mmamoloko Kubayi
Coverage of Mmamoloko Kubayi in the Nexus archive.
- More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown
South Africa has deported or repatriated over 53,000 African immigrants in a month-long crackdown, with most from Malawi, amid violent anti-immigrant protests and rising tensions. The government set up temporary immigration centers in Durban and Musina, while President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement.
- South Africa deports 53,000 migrants after demos
South Africa has deported over 53,000 migrants, primarily from Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, following pressure from anti-migrant groups. The government's crackdown, led by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, aims to address xenophobic violence and unemployment, while campaigners demand workplace quotas and ongoing protests.
- South Africa: Government Condemns False Information on Death of a Ghanaian National
The South African government condemned false information linking anti-irregular migration demonstrations to the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in the Western Cape. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi rejected claims of a connection between the protests and the incident as 'factually incorrect'.
- Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa, as some immigrants leave the country
Thousands of South African protesters marched against illegal immigration in Johannesburg on June 30, 2026, with authorities reporting mostly peaceful demonstrations despite some looting. Protest groups, including March and March and Operation Dudula, blamed migrants for unemployment and crime, while the government rejected their demands and emphasized lawful immigration enforcement.
- 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.
- South Africa: Bushiri Takes Credit for Buses Minister Called Unlawful, Leaving Malawians Stranded
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi labeled private buses that stranded Malawian nationals at a Johannesburg church as unlawful and ordered investigations into who commissioned them. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, residing in Malawi after South Africa's extradition request was blocked, claimed responsibility for commissioning the buses on his verified Facebook page.