A group of foreign nationals preparing for repatriation as part of the eThekwini Municipality’s coordinated strategy.
The eThekwini Municipality has effectively managed the large-scale repatriation of undocumented immigrants from sites in Sherwood and the Durban drive-in, overseeing the departure of over 20,000 individuals through a coordinated strategy.
Mayor Cyril Xaba confirmed on Wednesday that the Durban drive-in site was erected and dismantled within 14 days.
“We still see a few people around but have buses ready to collect them, and I think the buses will take them to the Beitbridge site,” Xaba said.
“I really appreciate and thank the Minister of Justice, who, after seeing our plan, decided to replicate this plan in Beitbridge, which then helped the city in terms of lessening the burden on our side.”
