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Musina Centre deportation of undocumented immigrants officially ends

The Musina Repatriation Center started scaling down as embassies started leaving the facility

The deportation of undocumented immigrants at the Musina Repatriation Centre in Limpopo has officially concluded, according to officials. The center, previously bustling with activity, began winding down operations a week ago as embassies from various countries began to vacate the premises. Both the Home Affairs Department and the police are set to leave the facility on Friday.

Albert Matsaung, the Home Affairs Chief Director, announced that service providers have been granted until Sunday to dismantle all temporary structures, including marquees. "The process of officially vacating the center has commenced. The embassies have already departed the facility, and all other government departments involved in this process will also be withdrawing by Sunday," Matsaung stated. The authorities are awaiting completion of the removal of service provider structures by Sunday afternoon.

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