Malawians

South Africa processed 53,449 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation by 11 July 2026, with Malawians comprising over 80% of those processed. Deportations increased from 39,672 in 2023/24 to 57,784 in 2025/26, totaling 109,344 over two financial years. The crackdown is linked to political factors.

South Africa has deported over 53,000 migrants, primarily from Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, following pressure from anti-migrant groups. The government's crackdown, led by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, aims to address xenophobic violence and unemployment, while campaigners demand workplace quotas and ongoing protests.

A bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape killed 16 people and injured 20 others after the vehicle overturned while transporting 78 passengers from Cape Town to Idutywa. The incident occurred when the driver allegedly swerved to avoid a delivery vehicle, leading to the crash. This marks the second fatal bus accident in South Africa this week.

Zimbabweans and Malawians are waiting hours at Beitbridge border for repatriation. The Border Management Authority requires Home Affairs and police checks before arrival at the border.

Malawians are returning to their home country in large numbers due to violence and broken livelihoods in South Africa. The situation highlights the risks and costs of migration as many face dangerous conditions in their host country.

500 Malawians were stranded in Johannesburg after repatriation buses from Cape Town and Durban lacked permits, leading passengers to be dropped at the Malawian consulate in Sandton instead of being transported home.

More than 7,000 Malawians in Durban have been sent home, with an additional 8,000 awaiting processing as more individuals continue to arrive. Leon Schreiber announced these figures.

A 29-year-old Malawian national was killed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, causing fear among Malawians and other foreign nationals who are fleeing their homes. The incident has led to growing numbers abandoning their residences in search of safety.

Migrants in South Africa clashed with police in Durban over delays in their deportation, as thousands of Malawians and others await repatriation. South African authorities have established formal deportation processes, identifying 1,876 undocumented migrants for removal, amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.

The Government of Malawi has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to finance a humanitarian operation aimed at repatriating approximately 10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa due to vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Thousands of Malawians in South Africa are fleeing their homes due to xenophobic threats and have taken shelter in a Durban park ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.

More than 1,000 Malawians have fled an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa, after being chased from Burnwood. They have spent days camped in a field.

Malawi is repatriating its citizens from South Africa due to xenophobia-related violence. The country is among several African nations taking similar actions after reports of violence against migrants.

Kinshasa residents protested by staying home against a constitutional reform that could allow their leader to seek a third term. In South Africa's Western Cape, xenophobic locals targeted Malawians and others, forcing them to flee. Senegalese football fans are concerned about being unable to attend the World Cup due to rejected visa applications.