CAPE TOWN - Despite the Western Cape government having completed its voluntary repatriation programme, more Zimbabweans are arriving at their country's consulate in Cape Town.
This is according to Zimbabweans in Cape Town chairperson Weston Wille, who said many are still hoping to secure a place on buses leaving South Africa.
"They don't know what the future holds for them here in South Africa. They are very worried and they are still on a panic mode," he said.
To date, the government has processed over 53,000 foreign nationals for repatriation to their home countries.
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Over 53,400 foreign nationals have been processed for deportation or repatriation so far.
Malawians make up over 80% of that total, followed by Zimbabweans and Mozambicans.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee has emphasised that the state is moving aggressively to reclaim exclusive control over immigration and border management.