As police intensify their efforts, more foreigners, including Zimbabwean nationals, are seeking to leave the country. The situation has prompted a significant number of individuals to arrange for repatriation amid the ongoing crackdown.

According to SABC News, more than 8,000 Malawian nationals in KwaZulu-Natal have been processed by Home Affairs as they request repatriation. This increase in requests reflects a growing trend among foreign nationals in the region seeking to return to their home countries.

Some Malawian nationals residing in Durban have expressed happiness about returning to their home country. Their departure coincides with increasing anti-immigration protests in various regions of South Africa, which have raised concerns among foreign nationals.

Undocumented migrants are still being processed at the Beitbridge border post, with many arriving at the Musina repatriation centre, according to SABC News. The situation highlights ongoing challenges related to migration in the region.

The Western Cape has completed its voluntary repatriation operation for foreign nationals, marking the end of a coordinated humanitarian effort. This initiative aimed to assist individuals wishing to return to their home countries.

More than 100 Malawian nationals are currently stranded outside the Malawian Embassy in Pretoria, pleading for dignity and urgent repatriation, according to SABC News. The situation highlights the challenges faced by these individuals as they seek assistance to return to their home country.