Zimbabweans Rush to Leave South Africa as Anti-Immigrant Deadline Nears

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Hundreds of Zimbabweans in Cape Town are urgently seeking repatriation home. The rush comes as a deadline for a controversial anti-immigrant campaign approaches. The campaign, known as "Operation Dudula," calls for the removal of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa. Many Zimbabweans fear violence or arrest after the deadline passes. Local officials have reported a surge in requests for travel documents and emergency assistance. Zimbabwe's consulate in Cape Town is working to process the high volume of applications. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over immigration in South Africa. Many migrant workers say they now feel unsafe and have no choice but to leave.