Malawi repatriates 150 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia fears

Malawi repatriates 150 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia fears
Malawi repatriates 150 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia fears - South Africa has for years struggled to tackle xenophobia against people from other parts of Africa. (Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters via DW)
South Africa has for years struggled to tackle xenophobia against people from other parts of Africa. (Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters via DW)

Malawi has begun repatriating 150 citizens from South Africa following displacement linked to xenophobic violence, with the first buses already en route home through a coordinated government-led evacuation exercise.

Malawi has begun repatriating 150 of its citizens from South Africa after they were displaced and sought refuge in temporary camps amid growing concerns over xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the first two buses carrying the returnees departed South Africa’s Western Cape Province on Saturday under a voluntary repatriation exercise coordinated by the Malawian government.
The returnees are among several foreign nationals who had been sheltering in temporary camps in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, after being displaced during recent unrest that has reignited concerns over xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

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According to the ministry, a multidisciplinary task force dispatched from Malawi and operating under the coordination of the Malawi High Commission in South Africa facilitated the evacuation and return of the affected nationals.
The group is travelling by road through Zimbabwe and Mozambique and is expected to enter Malawi through the Mwanza Border Post on Monday before proceeding to Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre for processing and onward transportation to their respective home areas.
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“The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all affected Malawians and its readiness to provide the necessary transit and consular support,” the statement said.

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Malawi joins a growing number of African countries that have moved to evacuate or assist citizens affected by anti-foreigner violence in South Africa.
The latest repatriation comes as concern continues to grow across the continent over recurring xenophobic attacks, which have periodically targeted migrants and foreign-owned businesses in South Africa and strained relations with neighbouring states.
South African authorities have repeatedly condemned xenophobic violence, insisting that criminal acts against foreign nationals should not be interpreted as official policy.
However, the incidents continue to draw scrutiny from African governments whose citizens live and work in South Africa’s urban and economic centres.
The Malawian government did not indicate whether additional repatriation convoys are planned but said it remains in close contact with affected nationals and relevant authorities in South Africa.

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