Malawian migrants are seeking refuge in South Africa, prompting President Ramaphosa to issue a warning against scapegoating vulnerable people.

The entities involved

• Malawi →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • South Africa is facilitating the repatriation of Malawian citizens, leading to deportation protests in Johannesburg.Mon 12:45
  • A judicial ruling in Malawi redefined defamation law, with Fiona Mwale serving as a Justice in the Constitutional Court.Mon 12:38
• Africa →

  continent

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51

Related events

• Africa's economy faces strain from migration issues, leading President Ramaphosa to call for restraint on xenophobia and manage Malawian repatriation.Jun 17
• Malawian citizens are stranded in South Africa amid a controversy sparked by remarks made by the Foreign Affairs Minister.Jun 16
• South Africa hosted the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with President Ramaphosa vowing tougher action against illegal immigration.Jun 15
• South Africa is managing immigration enforcement, repatriating Nigerian nationals, and hosting displaced Malawian refugees in Durban.Jun 10
• Zimbabweans are migrating to South Africa seeking safety and employment, with their remittances supporting families back home.Jul 6