645 Malawians Return Home from South Africa
Published on June 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM by Edgar Naitha
A total of 645 Malawian nationals are on their way home from South Africa under the Voluntary Repatriation Exercise, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced.
The returnees, who had sought shelter at Sherwood Town Hall in Durban following vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals, departed South Africa on Monday aboard eight buses.
They are expected to enter Malawi through Mwanza Border Post on Wednesday before proceeding to Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre for screening and processing prior to returning to their respective homes.
Government says it remains committed to the safety and well-being of Malawians living abroad and will continue providing consular support to those affected by the ongoing attacks in parts of South Africa.
