Over 200 Foreign Nationals Repatriated From Ekurhuleni-Run Shelters

Riyaz Patel

Over 200 foreign nationals that were housed at two City of Ekurhuleni-run shelters in Katlehong have returned to their countries of origin. 

The Metro said 96 Zimbabweans left Tsholo Hall, while 125 Mozambique nationals boarded three buses from the DH Williams Hall.

The respective consulates carried the costs for the repatriation.

The affected people were displaced during last week’s violent attacks on foreign nationals in parts of Gauteng.

“The mortal remains of Mr Isaac Sithole from Zimbabwe, who lost his life during the attacks at Mandela Park informal settlement in Katlehong, were also repatriated,” acting spokesperson Solly Mashabela said in a statement.

Ekurhuleni Speaker Patricia Kumalo officiated