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The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that more than 60 000 of its citizens have already returned home after growing anti-illegal immigration sentiment in South Africa prompted thousands of African nationals to leave the country.

The latest wave of departures came as protesters took to the streets last Tuesday to reinforce an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.

Official figures show that authorities repatriated 11 065 Zimbabweans through joint efforts by the South African and Zimbabwean governments, while another 47 703 returned voluntarily.

Among those repatriated through the government programme, 2 449 were adult men, 2 407 were adult women and 4 955 were minors.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged communities to welcome the returnees and said the government would support their reintegration.

“I appeal to all families and communities to exercise the true African values of compassion, love and caring for one another, more so as we welcome those returning from the diaspora. Government has put in place comprehensive programmes to ensure their seamless, safe and dignified reintegration,” Mnangagwa said.

Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, George Charamba, said the returnees would make a valuable contribution to the country’s economy.

“These returnees are bringing in unique skills, including in the horticulture industry. The skills that Zimbabwean returnees have are badly needed back home so Zimbabwe can meet its export quota,” Charamba told The Sunday Mail.

“They are coming back to a changed country. The economy is growing and creating new opportunities.”

Imagine how seun not allowing you south African not to use his forum how will you feel

RandDigital:
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that more than 60 000 of its citizens have already returned home after growing anti-illegal immigration sentiment in South Africa prompted thousands of African nationals to leave the country.

The latest wave of departures came as protesters took to the streets last Tuesday to reinforce an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.

Official figures show that authorities repatriated 11 065 Zimbabweans through joint efforts by the South African and Zimbabwean governments, while another 47 703 returned voluntarily.

Among those repatriated through the government programme, 2 449 were adult men, 2 407 were adult women and 4 955 were minors.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged communities to welcome the returnees and said the government would support their reintegration.

“I appeal to all families and communities to exercise the true African values of compassion, love and caring for one another, more so as we welcome those returning from the diaspora. Government has put in place comprehensive programmes to ensure their seamless, safe and dignified reintegration,” Mnangagwa said.

Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, George Charamba, said the returnees would make a valuable contribution to the country’s economy.

“These returnees are bringing in unique skills, including in the horticulture industry. The skills that Zimbabwean returnees have are badly needed back home so Zimbabwe can meet its export quota,” Charamba told The Sunday Mail.

“They are coming back to a changed country. The economy is growing and creating new opportunities.”

Amovingman:
Imagine how seun not allowing you south African not to use his forum how will you feel

On what basis - that we're undocumented, work illegally or commit crimes on Nairaland?

Are those foreigners in your country also commiting crimes

RandDigital:
On what basis - that we're undocumented, work illegally or commit crimes on Nairaland?

Amovingman:
Are those foreigners in your country also commiting crimes

I put up three arguments above. I see you wanna dwell on just one.

1. Illegally staying in SAa.
2. Working without proper documents for less, hence not paying tax. This giving one an unfair advantage over locals.
3. Some commiting crimes and not being traced because they're undocumented. It's easier to arrest a local because they're on the system.

Are you paying taxes to Nigeria government for being active here you're using this forum illegally

RandDigital:
I put up three arguments above. I see you wanna dwell on just one.

1. Illegally staying in SAa.
2. Working without proper documents for less, hence not paying tax. This giving one an unfair advantage over locals.
3. Some commiting crimes and not being traced because they're undocumented. It's easier to arrest a local because they're on the system.

They should go back home and be their country's back bone.

RandDigital:
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that more than 60 000 of its citizens have already returned home after growing anti-illegal immigration sentiment in South Africa prompted thousands of African nationals to leave the country.

The latest wave of departures came as protesters took to the streets last Tuesday to reinforce an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.

Official figures show that authorities repatriated 11 065 Zimbabweans through joint efforts by the South African and Zimbabwean governments, while another 47 703 returned voluntarily.

Among those repatriated through the government programme, 2 449 were adult men, 2 407 were adult women and 4 955 were minors.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged communities to welcome the returnees and said the government would support their reintegration.

“I appeal to all families and communities to exercise the true African values of compassion, love and caring for one another, more so as we welcome those returning from the diaspora. Government has put in place comprehensive programmes to ensure their seamless, safe and dignified reintegration,” Mnangagwa said.

Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, George Charamba, said the returnees would make a valuable contribution to the country’s economy.

“These returnees are bringing in unique skills, including in the horticulture industry. The skills that Zimbabwean returnees have are badly needed back home so Zimbabwe can meet its export quota,” Charamba told The Sunday Mail.

“They are coming back to a changed country. The economy is growing and creating new opportunities.”

I hope this action wont lead to economic turmoil in SA .

If that's your arguments.

Where they invisible when entering into your country, what stops your immigration office from getting rid of them staying illegally in South Africa.

Why will your government allow companies to employ undocumented immigrants and paying them less.

Your government failures to checkmate and combat crimes that are not being traced is cursed by who?

RandDigital:
I put up three arguments above. I see you wanna dwell on just one.

1. Illegally staying in SAa.
2. Working without proper documents for less, hence not paying tax. This giving one an unfair advantage over locals.
3. Some commiting crimes and not being traced because they're undocumented. It's easier to arrest a local because they're on the system.

South Africa government system failures and bad government is now cursed by foreigners.

Amovingman:
Are you paying taxes to Nigeria government for being active here you're using this forum illegally

kelechi50:
If that's your arguments.

Where they invisible when entering into your country, what stops your immigration office from getting rid of them staying illegally in South Africa.

What's stopping people from Sahel terrorising you? Where's your people and government?

But 60,000 people in SA from Zimbabwe alone is too much. Add that to the numbers of Malawians, Nigerians and other nationals. Whats the population of the actual South Africans sef? Why wont South Africans complain of them taking up their jobs when the jobs are limited? Let them breathe for a while at least.

Amovingman:
Are you paying taxes to Nigeria government for being active here you're using this forum illegally

Really🥱, which border did I cross illegally on the world wide web? Yawns!

RandDigital:
Really🥱, which border did I cross illegally on the world wide web? Yawns!

you suppose know how people that support apc reason.

The only thing wey full his brain ba Peter obi
Instead make e go fry akara sell. E Dey enter matter wey pass am

South African blacks are lazy and entitled ... At least there's 100000 jobs available now, they should go and fill it up, the Black South African in Nigeria should please leave we need our country too. The white South African can stay and enjoy our beautiful country.

Xenophobic Africa will regret this.

RandDigital:
On what basis - that we're undocumented, work illegally or commit crimes on Nairaland?

You also chased documented and legal foreigners away from south Africa. Quit your double standard, dear xenophobia dorg!

It is time for Africans to fix their countries themselves and hold their government accountable. You can't be the backbone of another country when your country is boneless.

that white south african saw their usefulness but the blacks ones saw nothing good in them

That's just the way to go

People say no want u, leave their country for them

If U are a s/African here or U read this later,just know that YOU WILL ALL SUFFER. REGRET IS VERY SURE & SOON. Just know this. Either you support this open day light ROBBERY/STEALING or not. SHAMELESS People,from your PRESIDENT to your mothers & fathers,U will go back to slavery and nobody will help you thieves.

So who would be pounding those South African ladies with big Ukwu ☹️

expert234:
You also chased documented and legal foreigners away from south Africa. Quit your double standard, dear xenophobia dorg!

South Africans also avoid high crime areas. If you're documented avoid areas with high influx of illegal migrants. Simple as that.

The people of south Africa are heading towards economical recession soon with these their xenophobia mindset.

South Africa economy will definitely feel the heat

RandDigital:
I put up three arguments above. I see you wanna dwell on just one.

1. Illegally staying in SAa.
2. Working without proper documents for less, hence not paying tax. This giving one an unfair advantage over locals.
3. Some commiting crimes and not being traced because they're undocumented. It's easier to arrest a local because they're on the system.

But you people are chasing even the ones with documents

South Africans have been played in the hands of black people's enemies but they don't realize it

RandDigital:
I put up three arguments above. I see you wanna dwell on just one.

1. Illegally staying in SAa.
2. Working without proper documents for less, hence not paying tax. This giving one an unfair advantage over locals.
3. Some commiting crimes and not being traced because they're undocumented. It's easier to arrest a local because they're on the system.

Trash!

If we'd treated you same way, a lot of your parents would have ended up illiterate.

Who paid for the free education thousands of your citizens enjoyed in Nigeria?

Now it seems Nigeria's contribution and sacrifice to end apartheid were all meaningless if the black south Africans fail to direct their frustrations at the right people.

The African migrants didn't make you lazy. The Boers made you lazy and slothful.

Svoboda:
Trash!

If we'd treated you same way, a lot of your parents would have ended up illiterate.

Who paid for the free education thousands of your citizens enjoyed in Nigeria?

Now it seems Nigeria's contribution and sacrifice to end apartheid were all meaningless if the black south Africans fail to direct their frustrations at the right people.

The African migrants didn't make you lazy. The Boers made you lazy and slothful.

You can invoice us that audio $60B apartheid fund, our Minister in the Presidency already told you where you can shove your compensation claims for the current crisis 🗑️🚮🚮🚮