The department of Home Affairs has deported more than 40 000 illegal immigrants in the 2024-2025 financial year. According to Minister Leon Schreiber, the number of deportations in South Africa is double the number conducted in France, which previously ranked the highest in deportation rates.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Immigration Law Expert, Ashraf Essop. 

<p>The department of Home Affairs has deported more than 40 000 illegal immigrants in the 2024-2025 financial year. According to Minister Leon Schreiber, the number of deportations in South Africa is double the number conducted in France, which previously ranked the highest in deportation rates.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotane speaks to Immigration Law Expert, Ashraf Essop.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

<p>POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.</p>