South Africa Deports 467 Zimbabweans

South Africa deported 467 undocumented Zimbabweans in a major operation at the Beitbridge border crossing, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration. The Border Management Authority processed over 1,500 migrants in a single day, including 1,129 Malawians. The operation comes amid rising hostility toward migrants in South Africa, with a deadline set by protesters for them to leave the country. The deportations highlight the growing pressure on Zimbabwe's economy, as returnees strain limited resources and social services. The operation was one of the largest coordinated deportation operations in recent months, according to the Border Management Authority. The deportations have sparked concerns about the treatment of migrants and the humanitarian situation at the border. Many of the returnees face an uncertain future as Zimbabwe's economy struggles to absorb them.