The South African government is evaluating the economic impact of its immigration enforcement campaign, particularly on sectors like agriculture, tourism, and small business.A task team comprising multiple departments is assessing whether labor shortages have emerged.Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasized the need to understand the economic impact and address skills shortages by training South Africans.Over 72,900 foreign nationals have been repatriated, 354 criminal cases registered, and nearly 29,000 immigration-related court matters finalized.

Operations targeting illegal border crossings, human trafficking, and labor exploitation involve police, Border Management Authority, and other agencies.Repatriation centers like Musina processed thousands, with Malawian, Zimbabwean, and Mozambican nationals being the majority.The Musina center will scale down to 1,500 capacity by August 1.Dedicated immigration courts have handled thousands of cases, with Gauteng accounting for the largest share.The government is establishing a new immigration court at OR Tambo International Airport to strengthen enforcement.