The eThekwini Municipality has reiterated that the former Durban Drive-In repatriation facility remains closed and has urged employers, transport operators and members of the public to stop bringing undocumented foreign nationals to the site.
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The eThekwini Municipality has reiterated that the former Durban Drive-In site is closed and is no longer operating as a temporary repatriation facility for undocumented foreign nationals.
The Municipality said it remains concerned that, despite several public notices confirming the closure, some employers of undocumented foreign nationals continue to drop off workers outside the former Drive-In site.
It urged employers, transport operators and members of the public not to bring undocumented foreign nationals to the site, as no services are being provided there.
The Municipality said the temporary repatriation processing centre for undocumented foreign nationals has been centralised in Musina, Limpopo, under the coordination of the Department of Home Affairs.
It also clarified that matters relating to undocumented foreign nationals fall under the mandate of the Department of Home Affairs and not the Municipality. All public and media enquiries relating to the repatriation process should therefore be directed to the Department.
The Municipality further reiterated that the marches held on 30 June were peaceful and orderly, with no major incidents of violence, loss of life or significant damage to infrastructure reported across the city.
It acknowledged the responsible conduct of residents, march organisers and law enforcement agencies, saying their cooperation ensured the demonstrations proceeded without incident.
The Municipality said the temporary repatriation processing centre for undocumented foreign nationals has been centralised in Musina, Limpopo, under the coordination of the Department of Home Affairs.
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The Municipality said clean-up operations have begun at the former Drive-In site as part of efforts to restore the area and maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses and visitors.
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According to the Municipality, more than 20,000 Malawian nationals were processed and repatriated through the Sherwood and Drive-In sites during the operation.
To support the repatriation process, government procured more than 300 buses, with the eThekwini Municipality providing 150 buses on a cost-recovery basis.
The Municipality said clean-up operations have begun at the former Drive-In site as part of efforts to restore the area and maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses and visitors.
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