S. Africa tightens immigration enforcement amid ongoing repatriations

JOHANNESBURG, June 14– South Africa has stepped up immigration enforcement across all ports of entry including land, sea and air borders, an official said on Sunday.

Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said intelligence-driven operations were continuing to target people staying in the country illegally, including those employed in workplaces.

The briefing followed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address last week, in which he announced measures to address illegal migration amid rising public concern and protests in several cities.