South Africa has repatriated over 2,740 foreigners in one week amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and government crackdown on illegal immigration.

South Africa has repatriated 586 Nigerians residing illegally, with the first batch arriving in Lagos. This follows concerns over xenophobic attacks.

South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration