The article highlights the disruption of education for children of immigrants in South Africa due to recent anti-immigrant actions.Over 50,000 immigrants have left the country, with many learners forced to abandon their studies.Children like Quincy Nemhara, a Zimbabwean in Grade 12, faced harassment and bullying, leading to their repatriation.Families, including Nicolate Hotera and her children, are returning to Zimbabwe without proper documentation, complicating their future education.Online classes are being set up to mitigate the loss, but many lack transfer letters or proof of schooling.The repatriation process involves overcrowded collection points, with some immigrants arrested during transit.

Organizations like Gift of the Givers are providing essential aid, but the situation underscores systemic issues in immigration policy and access to education.The crisis reflects broader tensions between local communities and immigrants, impacting both current and future opportunities for affected children.