# South Africa deports over 53,000 foreigners in immigration crackdown

South Africa's government announced it has deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals as part of a targeted campaign to enforce immigration laws. The operation aims to address illegal migration and strain on public services, though critics raise concerns about due process and human rights. This large-scale deportation highlights ongoing tensions around migration policy in the region.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgj2prd4p8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:57:17 GMT

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c04ywzp116wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:14:42 GMT