Living in South Africa, I've witnessed firsthand how migration dynamics shape social and economic interactions. Julius Malema's assertion that 'there are no borders in South Africa' highlights the challenging reality that many undocumented immigrants can and do re-enter the country quickly after being deported. This makes the traditional approach of deportation not only costly but also largely ineffective. From what I have seen, immigrants often pass through formal centers like Lindela, not to stay detained long-term, but to use the system to return to their homes temporarily during holidays like Christmas, then re-enter South Africa shortly after. This cycle creates a drain on resources that could instead be directed toward essential public services such as feeding schemes for vulnerable children or healthcare clinics. Documenting undocumented immigrants, as advocated by the EFF, could provide a middle ground between outright deportation and unchecked irregular migration. Registration could enable better access to rights, reduce exploitation, and potentially improve social cohesion by bringing informal migrants into a formal framework. It might also assist the government with planning and providing adequate social support and economic integration programs. However, this approach requires careful implementation to ensure documentation doesn’t equate to exclusion or surveillance without rights. Listening to community members and undocumented immigrants themselves could provide insight into designing an inclusive policy that respects human dignity and pragmatically addresses migration's realities. Ultimately, Malema’s stance invites us to reconsider how border control and immigration policies align with on-the-ground realities in South Africa and encourages more sustainable, humane solutions beyond costly deportations.