Nigerians Face Verification Checks In Durban
Durban Mayor Cyril Xaba has directed that Nigerians and other African nationals in the city be moved to a screening centre for verification of their immigration status.
The move is part of efforts by local authorities to tighten checks on foreign residents.
The order focuses on identifying individuals without valid documents, with officials set to carry out verification at designated centres.
Authorities say the process is aimed at ensuring compliance with South Africa’s immigration rules.
Nigerians living in Durban are among those affected, alongside other African nationals, as officials step up enforcement actions linked to rising concerns over undocumented migration.
The development adds to ongoing tension around foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, where immigration enforcement and public concerns over migrants have sparked repeated debates.
