The Lindela Repatriation Centre is reportedly struggling to accommodate growing numbers of people seeking to return home. Last week, two buses carrying Malawian nationals were turned away after the facility allegedly reached capacity. This came amid emerging reports of poor living conditions.
The humanitarian consequences of South Africa's recent anti-foreigner unrest are becoming increasingly visible as repatriation facilities struggle to cope with the growing number of foreign nationals seeking to return home.
Weeks of demonstrations, intimidation and vigilante activity have displaced thousands of people. At the same time, many businesses have been forced to close, and reports of threats, assaults and looting have emerged from communities across the country.
