Musina
Coverage of Musina in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Refugee Camps Explained - Why South Africa Has Avoided Them
South Africa began processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation center in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This action followed weeks of heightened anti-migrant rhetoric and xenophobic violence.
- 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: More Than 50,000 Immigrants Have Fled SA
Over 50,000 immigrants have fled South Africa, with 38,000 exiting through Musina following a wave of xenophobic violence.
- South Africa: Thousands of Immigrants Stuck in Musina With Little Food, Water or Shelter
Thousands of immigrants are stranded in Musina, South Africa, near the Beitbridge border with limited access to food, water, and shelter. The situation has led to chaos as displaced individuals descend on the town.
- South Africa: 140 Buses Take 7,000 Displaced Immigrants to Musina
140 buses transported 7,000 displaced immigrants to Musina, with people continuing to arrive at the old Drive-In site in Durban.