Thousands of Malawian nationals (many undocumented) who fled their homes in KwaZulu-Natal due to anti-migrant tensions and protests have been relocated or are converging on this temporary staging/processing site. Authorities moved vulnerable groups (including women and children) here from places like Sherwood Hall to speed up repatriation and deportation.
- The site is now at or over capacity (reports mention thousands inside, with estimates around 8,000 or more overall).
- New arrivals continue to show up, but police are controlling access at the gate, turning people away or blocking entry with the message that it’s full.
- Processing for repatriation (buses back to Malawi) is ongoing, supported by Home Affairs, with the eThekwini Municipality aiming to close the site by around June 30.
Recent Developments
- Both inside and outside the site are crowded.
- Humanitarian aid setup is still catching up in some reports.
- Earlier clashes occurred at previous sites like Sherwood (stun grenades used to disperse crowds frustrated over delays).
This is part of a fast-tracked operation amid broader tensions over undocumented foreign nationals in the area. The situation remains fluid with pressure on authorities for better crowd management and transport.
