Zimbabweans

Telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe by replacing hours of travel with virtual consultations, making affordable healthcare more accessible to rural communities.

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.

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.

Zimbabwe's government announced a special import duty waiver for citizens returning from South Africa, but imposed strict conditions to prevent abuse by non-qualifying individuals. The policy aims to support returnees while curbing potential exploitation.

1,800 Zimbabweans in South Africa are seeking repatriation as immigrant families in the Western Cape face displacement. The situation is framed by the phrase 'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry,' highlighting concerns over safety or security.

Zimbabweans and Malawians are waiting hours at Beitbridge border for repatriation. The Border Management Authority requires Home Affairs and police checks before arrival at the border.

More than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabweans, including mothers and babies, are waiting for travel documents at a Home Affairs repatriation centre in Cape Town. Hundreds of Malawian nationals are also stranded outside their country's consulate in Johannesburg, seeking assistance to return home.

Zimbabwe's ruling party has proposed a draft law to abolish presidential elections, causing disagreement among citizens.