Malawi faces R9.5 million bill to repatriate more citizens from SA

Malawi faces R9.5 million bill to repatriate more citizens from SA

The Malawi government says it needs more than K1 billion (about R9.5 million) to repatriate over 3 000 citizens stranded in South Africa. Campaigns against illegal immigrants continue to drive foreign nationals from their homes, jobs and businesses. Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi revealed the figure on Tuesday during a welcome ceremony for 150 Malawians who recently returned home. The group arrived in Malawi on Monday after leavi…

Govt seeks bailout for SA repatriation mission

This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. The Malawi Government has appealed for private sector support to sustain its mission of bringing home Malawians stranded in South Africa, saying the growing repatriation exercise requires resources beyond what the state can provide alone. Speaking as he welcomed 171 returnees at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Tuesday, Chief Secretary to the Government Dr Jus…