Thousands of Malawians Camp in Durban Seeking Urgent Return Home Amid Immigration Protests

Around 4,200 Malawians from nearby settlements have gathered outside Sherwood Hall since Sunday, fleeing threats from South Africa's anti-illegal immigration protests led by groups like March & March. South Africa's Home Affairs has opened a processing station to handle voluntary returns, prioritizing women and children, while the Malawian embassy coordinates transport after already repatriating over 300 from the Western Cape. The camp faces health risks from poor sanitation as protesters demand undocumented foreigners leave by June 30, with Malawi's president now heading to South Africa on a private visit