On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the Department of Home Affairs successfully relocated asylum seekers and refugees who were located outside the Department’s office on Che Guevara Road in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

A total of 274 individuals were transferred to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, following engagements with relevant stakeholders and representatives of the affected communities. 278 individuals had initially agreed to be transferred but four decided against the relocation by the time of departure. Those transferred include nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (191); Burundi (76); Uganda (5); Mozambique (1); and Ghana (1).

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration had presented the displaced communities with two options: returning to their areas of residence or relocating to Lindela. Following a series of consultations, the option of relocation to Lindela was agreed upon.

Law enforcement officers escorted the group during the relocation process. while Che Guevara Road was cleared to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and to maintain public order.

Media Enquiries:

Ms Ndileka Cola, Department of Home Affairs Head of Communication, Cell: 076 333 3799

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS