According to SABC News, more than 8,000 Malawian nationals in KwaZulu-Natal have been processed by Home Affairs as they request repatriation. This increase in requests reflects a growing trend among foreign nationals in the region seeking to return to their home countries.

Clean up operations are currently taking place in Cape Town following the official closure of the repatriation site in Epping. As these operations proceed, migrants are reportedly heading towards Musina, indicating a shift in their movement within the region.

The Western Cape has completed its voluntary repatriation operation for foreign nationals, marking the end of a coordinated humanitarian effort. This initiative aimed to assist individuals wishing to return to their home countries.

The South African government has stated that it is not providing funding for food for foreign nationals at the Musina Temporary Repatriation Centre, where individuals are awaiting repatriation. According to a Home Affairs official, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are currently stepping in to offer assistance to these migrants.

More than 100 Malawian nationals are currently stranded outside the Malawian Embassy in Pretoria, pleading for dignity and urgent repatriation, according to SABC News. The situation highlights the challenges faced by these individuals as they seek assistance to return to their home country.

Scores of Malawian nationals gathered near North Beach in Durban as they prepared to return to their home country on Wednesday, according to Sowetan.