113 Malawians To Be Brought Back from South Africa Due To Xenophobic Attacks

Concerns over xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue to grow, as the Malawian government says it is working to bring home around 113 Malawians whom are living in ‘camps’ following the spate of xenophobic attacks.

It is thought that at least 12 people have been killed in the new Xenophobic attacks. Nigeria already airlifted 180 of its citizens from South Africa a week ago over the xenophobic attacks.

Meanwhile, the government of the Republic of South Africa says a team of special envoys appointed by president Cyril Ramaphosa have begun a tour of some African countries to deliver messages of solidarity to heads of state and governments over the xenophobic attacks.

"The special envoys will brief governments in the identified African countries about the steps that the South African government is taking to bring a stop to the attacks and to hold the perpetrators to account," presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko.

Diko says South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan-African unity and solidarity as well as well commitment to the rule of law.