Hundreds of Malawian and Mozambican Nationals Take Shelter in South African Community Halls After Locals Demand They Leave

Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa's south coast after mobs of locals went door-to-door telling them to leave the country. The foreigners are mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique. Many of the foreigners told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend.

They spent nights in the mountains and bush before reaching the community centres. The events occurred prior to June 4, 2026. France 24 reported the accounts of the affected foreigners.