# The number of displaced Malawian nationals in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal is rising following the killing of a 29-year-old Malawian man at the Jika Joe Informal Settlement on Friday. The incident has reportedly forced hundreds of foreign nationals to flee their homes and seek refuge in churches and mosques. Authorities have increased police deployments in the area to maintain order. Malawian officials are calling on the South African government and the Department of Home Affairs to establish a temporary repatriation facility to assist those wishing to return home voluntarily.
Number of displaced Malawians seeking shelter continues to increase in Pietermaritzburg