The government of Malawi has confirmed that two buses carrying 150 Malawian nationals have departed from South Africa as part of a voluntary repatriation programme.
In a statement issued by Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the government said the group left the Western Cape on Saturday, 6 June 2026, and is expected to arrive in Malawi on Monday.
According to the ministry, the 150 Malawians were among foreign nationals who had been displaced and accommodated in temporary camps in Mossel Bay.
The repatriation effort was coordinated by a multidisciplinary Malawi task team working alongside the Malawi High Commission in South Africa.
The buses are travelling through Zimbabwe and Mozambique before entering Malawi through the Mwanza Border Post. Upon arrival, the returnees will be processed at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre before continuing to their respective home areas.
The Malawian government said it remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens and will continue providing consular and transit support to those affected.
The development comes amid ongoing demonstrations in parts of South Africa, where some groups have been protesting against undocumented foreign nationals and calling for stricter immigration enforcement.
While government officials have repeatedly stated that immigration laws must be enforced, they have also warned against vigilantism and taking the law into one’s own hands.
The repatriation programme is understood to be voluntary, with affected Malawian nationals choosing to return home following recent unrest and displacement.
