South African authorities have released figures on illegal immigration enforcement at the country's borders, detailing how many undocumented foreign nationals attempted to cross between April and July. According to The Citizen, between 14 June and 20 August, authorities processed 86,596 foreign nationals for deportation and repatriation. The figures highlight the scale of South Africa's ongoing border management and immigration enforcement operations, as the government continues efforts to process and return foreign nationals found to be in the country illegally.

The March and March movement has reiterated its demand for illegal immigrants in South Africa to self-deport by June 30, 2026. This call reflects the group's ongoing stance regarding immigration issues in the country.

As of 2022, South Africa hosted approximately 2.4 million international migrants, representing 3.9% of the population, primarily from the Southern African Development Community region. Public health professionals have highlighted the economic contributions of these immigrants, noting their role in fostering economic growth and diversity, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

South Africa's Inter-Ministerial Committee has intensified its campaign against organised crime linked to migration, according to SABC News. The committee says more than 300 people have been arrested for violating the country's migration laws. The operation forms part of a broader government effort to clamp down on criminal networks exploiting migration systems, though further details on the arrests were not provided.

The South African government is implementing drones, biometrics, and a digital travel system to enhance border security. According to Schreiber, enforcement efforts have increased, resulting in thousands of deportations, with a complete digitization of immigration processes expected by 2026/27.

South Africa is experiencing a significant anti-immigrant movement, highlighted by the March and March initiative advocating for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants by June 30, 2026. This movement has emerged amid rising unemployment, declining public services, and increasing insecurity, leading to heightened anti-immigrant violence and repatriation efforts by other African nations. While the movement's grievances are acknowledged, the underlying causes of the economic crisis are being debated.