It says it has expanded its repatriation and reintegration efforts as the number of Zimbabeans requiring assistance continues to rise.

As South Africa grapples with migration issues, over 53,000 foreign nationals, mainly Malawians, have been processed for repatriation since June.

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.

South African officials say they have deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants in a month in a crackdown on illegal migration.

Hundreds of Malawi nationals gathered outside their country's embassy in Johannesburg on Tuesday as the forced return of migrants continued.

It says it has expanded its repatriation and reintegration efforts as the number of Zimbabeans requiring assistance continues to rise.