A Zimbabwean woman who collapsed and died at the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo, South Africa, was not part of the official repatriation process, according to the Home Affairs Department.Chief Director Albert Matsaung confirmed that the deceased travelled from Pietermaritzburg on a bus unrelated to the repatriation centre.The incident occurred during ongoing operations at the Musina Temporary Repatriation Centre, where undocumented immigrants are being processed.

Matsaung emphasized that the bus involved was not linked to the repatriation facility, clarifying that while many buses transport people between provinces, this case was an isolated incident.Relatives of the deceased were reportedly on the same bus.The department reiterated that the woman was among those moved from Pietermaritzburg but was not part of the structured repatriation program.This highlights ongoing challenges at the border regarding undocumented migration and the need for clear communication to prevent misinformation.