Eight buses carrying 645 Malawians who fled vigilante attacks in South Africa are expected to roll into Malawi Wednesday.
In a statement issued on 15th June 2026,The group left Durban on Monday after weeks of sheltering at Sherwood Town Hall in KwaZulu-Natal.They were displaced when mobs started targeting foreign nationals.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the buses crossed into Zimbabwe yesterday and should arrive at Mwanza Border on Wednesday,June 17.
From Mwanza,the returnees will be taken to Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre for screening before being sent to their home districts.
“We remain committed to the safety of all Malawians abroad,”the Ministry said in a statement Monday
Adding it will offer consular support to victims of the SA attacks.
According to a statement,many of the returnees lost jobs and property in the violence. Some slept in the streets before finding space at the Durban town hall.
Government says it has arranged transport and basic support for the group once they reach Blantyre.
