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Malawian Vendor Brian Mwanza Stoned to Death in Durban
A Malawian street vendor was killed in Durban on or before June 24. South African authorities separately arrested an undocumented Malawian national on a child rape allegation during migrant processing ahead of a June 30 repatriation deadline.
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A Malawian street vendor identified as Brian Mwanza was stoned to death in Durban, South Africa, after four men confronted him while he sold fruit from a trolley. The men questioned why Mwanza had not returned to Malawi and demanded proof of a trading permit, which he could not produce. Mwanza told the group he possessed a passport before the attack occurred.
AllAfrica reported the incident through Nyasa Times accounts. The killing took place on or before June 24. In a separate case, South African authorities arrested an undocumented Malawian national in Durban on an alleged child rape charge.
The arrest occurred during immigration screening of undocumented migrants gathered for voluntary repatriation. South African Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Leon Schreiber said the suspect had been wanted for rape.
"We already have one case of an individual who was wanted for rape. We identified him and arrested him for rape," Schreiber stated. He noted that immediate repatriation would have prevented the victim and family from pursuing justice in South African courts.
Authorities continue to process large numbers of undocumented Malawian migrants in Durban ahead of the June 30 deadline for voluntary return to Malawi.
