Housing organisations in South Africa have expressed concerns that proposed reforms to eviction laws do not adequately address a worsening crisis affecting social housing. They warn that these reforms could jeopardize hundreds of millions of rands in public investment and have already severely impacted three social housing institutions.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned violence that occurred at Che Guevara in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, according to IOL. In response, the South African government outlined the latest progress in its migration-management plan, setting out measures aimed at addressing migration-related challenges. The minister's remarks come amid concerns about tensions linked to migration in the province, with authorities signalling continued efforts to manage the situation and prevent further violence.

The eThekwini municipality has urged individuals to refrain from dropping off foreign employees at a closed repatriation site in Durban. Approximately 700 men, women, and children have gathered outside the former drive-in repatriation centre, seeking government assistance to return to their home countries.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has asserted that the demolition of his businesses in January was politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to support certain interests and misuse county resources. Speaking in Thika during the launch of solar-powered streetlights and upgraded hospital wards, he emphasized his commitment to development projects and stated he would not succumb to political intimidation or blackmail.

The Abia State Government has sealed a residential building situated on a river bank and ordered its tenants to vacate, citing concerns about the safety of the structure. According to the Daily Post, Abia State Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu announced the decision at Government House Umuahia on Monday, saying the directive was issued to protect occupants from potential danger linked to the building’s location.

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.