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.

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.

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.

According to The Citizen, nearly 60,000 Zimbabweans have returned to their home country in response to an anti-illegal immigration movement. Of these, over 10,000 were repatriated through official government channels, while almost 50,000 opted for self-repatriation methods.

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.

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.