Malawians ‘abandoned’ in Pretoria basement

‘Abandoned in Pretoria’: Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission of Leaving Xenophobia Victims in Basement - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Humanitarian organisations in South Africa have accused Malawi’s High Commission in Pretoria of abandoning Malawians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks by forcing them to shelter in a cold basement without adequate food, bedding or sanitation. In a petition dated July 4, 2026, addressed to Malawi’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Stella Ndau, the organisations allege that the […] The post ‘Abandoned in Pretoria’: Aid Groups Accuse Malawi Mission …

Malawians ‘abandoned’ in Pretoria basement

A group of aid providers in South Africa has accused Malawi’s High Commission of subjecting its citizens fleeing from anti-migrant attacks to degrading treatment and failing to provide basic necessities. In their petition dated July 4 2026 to the High Commissioner in Pretoria, the group accuses the High Commission of leaving them to shoulder the responsibility of caring for the citizens. Malawians line up for food at the High Commission. I Simon…