Hundreds of Malawian nationals, including women, children and expectant mothers, have safely returned home from South Africa under a government-led voluntary repatriation programme. The returnees, many of whom fled xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant tensions, have praised the Malawian government for facilitating their return. The repatriation exercise is expected to continue, with more than 1,200 Malawians being transported from shelters in Durban and Cape Town as authorities coordinate humanitarian assistance and reintegration efforts.

The Malawi government urgently calls for financial donations and humanitarian aid to repatriate thousands of its citizens stranded in South Africa, as the scale of the operation…

The appeal comes as Malawi intensifies efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of at least 10,000 citizens.