Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations

Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and immigration offences.

The operations, which were conducted between 1 and 7 June, led to the arrest of 35 undocumented foreign...

Government to relocate refugee reception centres closer to borders

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year.

“Many other countries have refugee reception centres close to the place where refugees enter the country seeking asylum or refuge,” the President...

Government targets workplace exploitation, illegal employment practices

Government is set to intensify enforcement against employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals, as part of a broader effort to protect labour standards, promote fair competition and create opportunities for South Africans.

Addressing the nation on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said illegal immigration...

President Ramaphosa urges unity as government tackles illegal immigration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called out campaigns that seek to spread misinformation and sow discord as government intensifies efforts to tackle illegal immigration and strengthen migration management.

Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President acknowledged growing public concerns about migration,...

Government unveils comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration

Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy loopholes as part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration in South Africa.

Addressing the nation on Sunday, President Cyril...