A bus prepares to depart with individuals confirmed after court proceedings.

As the repatriation and deportation process for undocumented Malawian nationals continues in Durban, authorities have confirmed that all individuals processed for court are undergoing screening.

With specialist SAPS fingerprint experts stationed at the Sherwood Hall, so far, no undocumented immigrants have been linked to any criminal activity.

Home Affairs KwaZulu-Natal Manager Cyril Mncwabe said there is a SAPS working station inside Sherwood Hall, with specialist fingerprint experts, checking every person being taken to court, especially the males.

“Fortunately, no one has actually been linked to any crime or being a wanted person, but they are doing that. Every male person who is being taken to court and who would eventually be deported has already had his fingerprints checked by SAPS inside,” Mncwabe said.