By Akani Nkuna
The Malawian government says it will soon begin a voluntary repatriation exercise for its citizens in South Africa who have asked for help to return home, as anti-immigration protests and attacks on African migrants intensify in parts of the country.
In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was monitoring “reports of vigilante demonstrations and attacks on African Migrants in some parts of the Republic of South Africa”.
The ministry said it had, through the Malawian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg, been in contact with leaders of Malawian diaspora groups in South Africa to assess the situation and provide support to those affected.
It said it had also undertaken several diplomatic initiatives with the South African government since the onset of the demonstrations and attacks.
The ministry said the engagements with South Africa were
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