Malawian Vendor Stoned to Death in South Africa As Another Migrant Is Arrested Over Child Rape Allegation
geting foreign nationals in South Africa, where migrants have periodically faced intimidation and attacks linked to anti-immigrant sentiment.
In a separate development, South African Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Leon Schreiber said authorities had identified and arrested an undocumented Malawian national who was allegedly wanted in connection with the rape of a child.
Speaking on the ongoing processing of undocumented migrants ahead of their repatriation, Schreiber said the suspect was discovered during immigration screening in Durban and was arrested instead of being immediately deported.
“We already have one case of an individual who was wanted for rape. We identified him and arrested him for rape,” Schreiber said.
He added that simply repatriating the suspect without proper checks would have denied the victim and the victim’s family an opportunity to pursue justice through the South African legal system.
Meanwhile, South African authorities are continuing to process large numbers of undocumented Malawian migrants who have gathered in Durban seeking voluntary repatriation to Malawi ahead of the June 30 deadline.
The twin incidents–one involving the reported killing of a Malawian vendor and the other the arrest of an undocumented Malawian on serious criminal allegations–have drawn fresh attention to the complex challenges surrounding migration, public safety and the treatment of foreign nationals in South Africa.
By Nyasa Times.
