South Africa deportations — South Africa has processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation by July 2026, with Malawians making up over 80% of the tota
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Key Facts
—Scale. South Africa processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation by 11 July 2026.
—Composition. Malawians accounted for more than 80% of those processed, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.
—Trend. Deportations rose from 39,672 in 2023/24 to 46,898 in 2024/25 and 57,784 in 2025/26, totalling 144,354 over three financial years.
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