South Africa's Deportation Surge

South Africas crackdown on undocumented immigration has intensified, with the country deporting 46,898 individuals in the 2024/25 financial year-a staggering increase that marks an 18 rise from the previous year and the highest level in five years. This surge places South Africa ahead of European nations like France and Germany in terms of deportation numbers, highlighting a significant shift in immigration enforcement, says Smile FM .

The annual deportation figures over the past five years are as follows: ?

• 2020/21: 14,859 ?

• 2021/22: 20,093 ?

• 2022/23: 22,560 ?