ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA WELCOMES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR TEMPORARY STAGING AREA
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has expressed his appreciation to the community of Ward 26, particularly residents and businesses in the vicinity of the Drive-In site, for their cooperation in enabling the City to establish a temporary staging area to support the processing and deportation of undocumented Malawian nationals.
The Mayor reiterated that this intervention is strictly temporary and will not extend beyond 14 days.
Residents and businesses are assured that the facility is not intended to become a permanent site. Government has made it clear that there are no plans to establish refugee camps in South Africa.
“The Drive-In site will serve as a temporary staging area and overflow facility to alleviate pressure on existing facilities in Sherwood and to accelerate the deportation process. Its proximity to the Durban Regional Court will further support these efforts by enabling the efficient transportation of individuals to the five dedicated courts established to process deportation matters,” said Mayor Xaba.
The Mayor also thanked all stakeholders who contributed to identifying a practical and sustainable solution, including all spheres of government, the business community, non-profit organisations, faith-based organisations, and local residents.
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
