More than 2,745 foreign nationals have left South Africa in the last week. The sudden acceleration comes as a June 30 deadline set by anti‑migrant groups looms, heightening fears among foreign nationals. Officials say around 7,000 Malawian nationals have been sheltering in an open field in the port city of Durban, one of the largest makeshift camps to emerge since the unrest began.
 
On Sunday, eight buses commissioned by the Malawian government — supported by 10 additional buses from South African authorities — began transporting citizens home. Other African governments have also launched repatriation operations.

A flight carrying around 260 Nigerians arrived in Lagos on June 11, with authorities saying more than 1,000 Nigerians have registered for voluntary repatriation. Ghana has evacuated hundreds, including a charter flight with 297 people.

Mozambique has repatriated at least 545 nationals by bus, with plans to evacuate up to 1,000.
South Africa — one of Africa's largest economies — has long been a destination for migrant workers from across the continent. According to official statistics, more than 3 million foreign nationals live in the country, accounting for just over 5% of the population.