The recent escape of more than 65 illegal immigrants from the Lindela Repatriation Centre has put the facility on a collision course with the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
The minister, who has reacted to the infamous escape of immigrants who were due to be deported to their countries of origin, has indicated that his department is assessing the contract with facilities management company Enviromongz at the centre.
According to media reports, the escaped deportation-awaiting detainees are from eight African countries including Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Burundi and Nigeria. According to the minister, security guards at the repatriation centre had issues with their employer, a private company, which had been contracted to run Lindela.
Speaking to SABC News at the weekend, the minister indicated that only one of…