Sherwood Park in Durban where displaced Malawian residents have sought safety from anti-immigration protests in Durban.
The government dismissed any plans to establish refugee camps across the country, stating that its focus is on managing illegal immigration and facilitating the repatriation of foreign nationals.
This declaration was made by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, at a media briefing on Sunday, following recent visits by the Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMC) to informal settlements where foreign nationals have sought refuge amid growing uncertainty regarding residency status.
During her address, Kubayi emphasised that the government does not intend to create any refugee facilities, even on a temporary basis. She urged individuals legally residing in South Africa to either return to their original communities or voluntarily opt for repatriation to their countries of origin.
The clarification came after members of the Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration (IMC) visited the Che Guevara informal settlement in eThekwini, where approximately 457 foreign nationals had gathered amid uncertainty over their future.
