Bushiri to assist stranded Malawians in SA: ‘No one left behind’

· The South African

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has vowed to assist thousands of displaced Malawians in South Africa by providing transport to help them return home.

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This comes amid escalating conflict over the repatriation and deportation of foreign nationals in South Africa, both by government and anti-migrant groups.

Bushiri – a preacher and businessman – is a fugitive of South Africa after fleeing the country whilst out on bail on fraud and money laundering charges, amongst other things..

The courts have spent years fighting for his extradition, which he and his wife, Mary, have challenged.

BUSHIRI OFFERS TO REPATRIATE STRANDED MALAWIANS

On his X account Shepherd Bushiri shared that he had secured several buses that would assist Malawians in South Africa with voluntary repatriation.

The controversial preacher has been in contact with the Malawi Consulate, deploying buses to both Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal.

Bushiri pledged to also provide medical support to Malawians both in the temporary camps and throughout their journey home. 

He shared: “Our commitment goes beyond simply helping them return to Malawi. We are equally committed to ensuring that they return home in good health and are provided with the care and support they may require along the way.

“Our desire is to increase the number of buses available for this operation and assist as many people as possible.

“As our brothers and sisters return home, we will continue to welcome them with open arms and support them in every way we can.

“Together, we can ensure that no Malawian is left behind.”’

THOUSANDS TO RETURN HOME

According to reports, over 10 000 Malawians are making their way home via humanitarian repatriation efforts.

In Durban, foreign nationals have been moved from the Sherwood Hall to a drive-in site in the city, which has been set to to help fast-track the deportation and repatriation process in conjucntion with the Department of Home Affairs, eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba has said.

The mayor has emphasised that the location is not a “refugee camp”, but a “temporary staging area”.

The site has been equipped with marquees, meals, water and electricity and ablution facilities. A medical facility staffed by healthcare workers has also been set up.

Malawians have also gathered in numbers in Pietermaritzburg, Newlands in Johannesburg and Mossel Bay in the Western Cape in various private repatriation operations.

Reports have indicated a delay due to a shortage of buses and a backlog of Malawian nationals having to appear in court over their illegal immigration status.

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