Government expects up to 1.4 million Zimbabweans to return from SA amid xenophobic attacks; nearly 100,000 repatriated since May
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe told a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday that authorities were preparing for the possible return of about 1.4 million Zimbabweans
By Gaddaffi Wells
Jul. 15, 2026
SA’s xenophobic violence reopens painful wounds of regional solidarity
For many observers across southern Africa, the crisis has reopened difficult historical questions about solidarity, migration and the region’s moral obligations toward one another.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
27 years after Joshua Nkomo: Has xenophobia killed Pan-Africanism?
Countries such as Zimbabwe and Malawi have since last week reportedly dispatched buses to repatriate frightened citizens fleeing the violence.
By JEFFREY MUVUNDUSI
Jul. 3, 2026
Govt deploys 35 buses to repatriate Zimbabweans from South Africa
Authorities said the Epping Repatriation Centre still had about 1,000 Zimbabweans awaiting processing, with buses already available to ferry them home.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 30, 2026
Anti-migrant violence will crumble SA public health sector, experts warn
Vigilante groups in South Africa have set June 30， 2026 as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country or risk unspecified action.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 29, 2026
African faith leaders condemn xenophobia, urge continental unity
Faith leaders warned that xenophobia threatens social cohesion, undermines Africa's integration agenda and erodes the values of solidarity and peaceful coexistence.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 16, 2026
Why are SA business leaders silent on Xenophobia?
Now is the time for South African business leaders to take a clear stand against xenophobia before the economic and social collapse become even greater.
By Jacob Mutisi
Jun. 12, 2026
Coalition petitions SAHRC over rising xenophobic vigilantism
The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as an inadequate response from law enforcement authorities to reports of intimidation and violence.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 8, 2026
Why is business silent about South Africa’s xenophobic violence?
Why are corporate leaders not speaking out against violence that threatens workers, customers, investors and regional economic stability?
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Jun. 7, 2026
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