The Department of Home Affairs has deported nearly 110,000 undocumented migrants over the past two financial years, signalling a sharp escalation in immigration enforcement since the formation of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU). According to figures released on Thursday, a total of 109,344 deportations were carried out between 2024 and 2026. The department says the increase reflects a strengthened commitment to restoring the rule of law and tightening control over illegal immigration. The data shows a steady upward…

The Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, describing it as a turning point in modernising South Africa’s migration and civic systems. The approval follows an extensive nationwide consultation process led by the Department of Home Affairs, which gathered thousands of submissions from stakeholders and citizens across all nine provinces. The revised policy sets out sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening national security, improving service delivery, reducing…

The Forum for Immigration Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) hosted its inaugural Immigration Indaba in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major milestone in national dialogue on immigration reform and economic growth. The event brought together government departments, investors, and immigration professionals to discuss how South Africa can modernise its immigration processes and align them with its digital transformation agenda. The Indaba, described as a premier platform for collaboration, was attended by representatives from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Department of…