The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg reported the deaths of two more Nigerians in South Africa, as announced in a statement on Saturday. This incident is part of ongoing concerns regarding xenophobia in the region.

Some Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly taken up arms to defend themselves after rejecting a deadline to leave the country, amid rising tensions with anti-migrant groups advocating for the expulsion of foreign nationals. This situation has sparked global outrage, according to Daily Trust.

South African police are investigating a murder linked to a surge in anti-migrant attacks, which have resulted in several fatalities and prompted hundreds of individuals to flee the country. The situation reflects growing tensions surrounding migrants in South Africa, according to Al Jazeera.

The Ugandan government has reported that three Ugandans died during recent anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo stated that efforts are underway to work with South African authorities to repatriate the bodies and provide support to the families of the deceased.

The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. A total of 66 returnees landed at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the federal government's evacuation program, which was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in response to recent xenophobic attacks, according to African Examiner.

Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has urged Nigerians to think about pulling their investments from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic attacks against African migrants. His call comes in light of repeated incidents that have raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.