Malawi: 'Abandoned in Pretoria' - Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission of Leaving Xenophobia Victims in Basement

Malawi: 'Abandoned in Pretoria' - Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission of Leaving Xenophobia Victims in Basement

Humanitarian organisations in South Africa have accused Malawi's High Commission in Pretoria of abandoning Malawians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks by forcing them to shelter in a cold basement without adequate food, bedding or sanitation.

Should Malawi or SA Govt be held accountable for the ever massive repatriation of undocumented Malawians?

This article was originally published on Malawi24">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. The large-scale repatriation of Malawian nationals from South Africa has sparked debate over whether responsibility lies with the Government of Malawi, the Government of South Africa, or both. An objective assessment suggests that the issue is driven by a combination of economic migration, immigration enforcement, labour market pressures, and huma…

‘Abandoned in Pretoria’: Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission of Leaving Xenophobia Victims in Basement - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Humanitarian organisations in South Africa have accused Malawi’s High Commission in Pretoria of abandoning Malawians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks by forcing them to shelter in a cold basement without adequate food, bedding or sanitation. In a petition dated July 4, 2026, addressed to Malawi’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Stella Ndau, the organisations allege that the […] The post ‘Abandoned in Pretoria’: Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission …

Malawians ‘abandoned’ in Pretoria basement

A group of aid providers in South Africa has accused Malawi’s High Commission of subjecting its citizens fleeing from anti-migrant attacks to degrading treatment and failing to provide basic necessities. In their petition dated July 4 2026 to the High Commissioner in Pretoria, the group accuses the High Commission of leaving them to shoulder the responsibility of caring for the citizens. Malawians line up for food at the High Commission. I Simon…