Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s initiative to clear illegal immigrants from the streets is making notable progress in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Schreiber, who has actively discussed the issue on X and collaborated with the City of Cape Town and local police, is driving efforts to identify and deport undocumented individuals.
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Recent weeks have seen a series of operations led by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in partnership with the City’s law enforcement and SAPS.
According to the City, these coordinated efforts are part of Schreiber’s broader mandate.
City Safety and Security Mayco Member JP Smith reported that last week, DHA officials, alongside City law enforcement, acted on intelligence about undocumented residents in District Six. On the following day, another operation targeted informal settlements along the N1 between Paarden Eiland and Woodstock, where many undocumented immigrants were believed to be residing.
Smith stated, ‘Minister Schreiber and the City have made good progress working together. Last week we did a large operation in District Six and this morning we conducted yet another big operation.’
He elaborated, ‘We worked the length of the N1 close to town where there are a lot of structures along the side of the road, most of which were occupied by foreign nationals.’
As a result of these operations, 34 individuals were arrested yesterday for lacking proper documentation or permits.
Additionally, 72 people were surveyed, with 40 men and 32 women now facing deportation due to their undocumented status, according to IOL.
In parallel, Schreiber has emphasised his commitment to modernising the DHA and enhancing its digital capabilities to better protect national security.
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