Three buses arrive at Mankweng Police Station to repatriate Zimbabweans as anti-illegal migration protests unfold

By Levy Masiteng 

Three buses have arrived at the Mankweng Police Station in Limpopo to transport displaced Zimbabwean nationals back home, as anti-illegal migration protests take place across South Africa on Tuesday. 

The leader of the displaced Zimbabweans camped outside the police station, Clever Zvitete, confirmed the arrival of the buses to the media.

He said those waiting to return home were relieved that the repatriation process was finally gaining momentum.

“Three of the buses that we were waiting for have now arrived here in Mankweng and we are happy to go home,” said Zvitete.

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The development came  as demonstrations targeting undocumented immigrants are being held in several parts of the country following calls by the March and March movement for nationwide action.

The group of Zimbabwean nationals has been camping outside the Mankweng Police Station since