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South African Home Affairs minister orders 10 buses for expedited deportation of illegal immigrants

In a bold move aimed at addressing illegal immigration, South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs has announced plans to manufacture 10 buses specifically intended for the deportation of illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin. This initiative comes amidst increasing concerns over the impact of illegal immigration on the country’s economy and social services.

Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Minister [Name] emphasized the government’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that those residing in the country are doing so legally. “Illegal immigration poses significant challenges to our nation, including strain on resources and heightened security risks,” the Minister stated.

The decision to manufacture the buses locally underscores the government’s determination to streamline the deportation process and increase efficiency. Each bus is equipped with the necessary facilities to ensure individuals’ safe and humane transport back to their respective countries. The manufacturing process is expected to be completed within the next [timeframe], after which they will be deployed for operational use.

Critics, however, have voiced concerns over the potential humanitarian implications of mass deportations, urging the government to ensure that all deportations are carried out by international human rights standards. The Minister assured that all efforts will be made to uphold the rights and dignity of individuals throughout the deportation process.

As South Africa navigates the complexities of immigration policy, the manufacturing of these buses represents a significant step towards managing and regulating the country’s immigration system effectively.

In other news – South African court sends Zanu PF advocate to jail

Benson Rutendo Manyarare, a prominent Zanu PF activist, narrowly escaped a three-month jail sentence for contempt of court after a ruling by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg, South Africa. The court found Manyarare guilty of defying two separate judgments by continuing to vilify Innscor Africa and its principal shareholder, Zinona Koudounaris, through a sustained social media campaign.

Justice Gcina Malindi presided over the case and suspended Manyarare’s prison term because he refrained from making further defamatory remarks about Innscor Africa and Koudounaris. Read More

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