Thousands of Zimbabweans have returned to Zimbabwe from South Africa following the launch of a government repatriation and reintegration programme on May 28, 2026. The returnees left South Africa as the number of departures continues to rise amid recent anti-immigrant tensions in the neighbouring country.
The ongoing movement highlights the impact of hostile local environments on migrant populations and demonstrates the active role of the Zimbabwean government in facilitating the return and reintegration of its citizens from abroad.
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