Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.

LILONGWE, Malawi: Malawi said Friday it had brought 38,000 nationals back from South Africa in a month as part of an exodus of foreigners fleeing anti-migrant threats and…

Economists warn that if thousands of foreign workers leave, it could damage the very businesses and jobs protesters say they want to protect.

Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa as anti-immigrant protests, sporadic violence, and fears of further unrest have spread.

It says it has expanded its repatriation and reintegration efforts as the number of Zimbabeans requiring assistance continues to rise.