Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has expressed concerns regarding the continued employment of a significant number of foreign academics in senior positions at public universities. This issue arises despite substantial government investments aimed at fostering local academic talent.

The European Union is set to hold a meeting in Brussels with Taliban officials, primarily to discuss the deportation of Afghan nationals lacking the right to remain in Europe. This meeting reflects ongoing concerns regarding migration and the status of Afghan refugees following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.

As the June 30 anti-immigration protests approach, foreign nationals and community leaders in Cape Town express concerns for their safety, urging for calm amidst rising tensions. Law enforcement agencies are preparing for possible unrest, highlighting the anxiety within the community, according to IOL.

Geordin Hill-Lewis has publicly condemned xenophobia and urged authorities to take action to protect immigrants who are facing hostility from protesters. His statements highlight the need for safeguarding the rights and safety of immigrant communities in the face of rising tensions.

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.

In 2026, reports have emerged regarding third-country migrant deportations from the United States to African nations, primarily highlighted by journalists and NGOs. On April 18, a group of 15 individuals from South America arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after being deported from the US, with their destination revealed only a day prior to their departure.