A verification exercise at a Malawian migrant encampment in Sherwood Park, Durban, has found that 1,876 individuals are residing in South Africa in contravention of the country's immigration laws
The Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development have established a priority court in Durban to fast-track immigration cases after a large group of Malawian nationals camping at Sherwood Park was found to be in South Africa unlawfully.
Department of Home Affairs spokesperson Thulani Mavuso confirmed that 1,876 Malawian nationals have been verified as residing in the country in contravention of immigration laws, following a comprehensive verification process.
“The Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, has established a priority court to process immigration matters involving Malawian nationals currently residing at Sherwood Park in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal,” Mavuso said.
According to the department, the verified cases include visa overstays, expired travel documents and undocumented status.
