The Malawian government has repatriated 150 of its citizens from South Africa amid concerns over reported xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants. The repatriation forms part of a coordinated voluntary return programme, with the first two buses departing from South Africa's Western Cape province on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Malawian government says the operation was carried out through a multi-agency effort involving a Malawi Task Team deployed to South Africa under the coordination of the Malawi High Commission there. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Spokesperson for Malawi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charles Nkhalamba

The Malawian government has repatriated 150 of its citizens from South Africa amid concerns over reported xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants. The repatriation forms part of a coordinated voluntary return programme, with the first two buses departing from South Africa's Western Cape province on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Malawian government says the operation was carried out through a multi-agency effort involving a Malawi Task Team deployed to South Africa under the coordination of the Malawi High Commission there. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Spokesperson for Malawi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charles Nkhalamba

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The Malawian government repatriates 150 of its citizens from South Africa amid concerns over reported xenophobic attacks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will continue to crack down on the violation of immigration, labour and other laws and continue to prevent people from entering the country irregularly and illegally. This comes as South Africans have been calling for illegal migrants to return to their home country. The leader of the southern African nation has committed to strengthening the country's immigration laws and policies. Ramaphosa also said they will continue to engage other countries, within the continent, to forge a broader response to migration challenges across the region and the continent. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, Chief Whip of the political party, ActionSA...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will continue to crack down on the violation of immigration, labour and other laws and continue to prevent people from entering the country irregularly and illegally. This comes as South Africans have been calling for illegal migrants to return to their home country. The leader of the southern African nation has committed to strengthening the country's immigration laws and policies. Ramaphosa also said they will continue to engage other countries, within the continent, to forge a broader response to migration challenges across the region and the continent. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, Chief Whip of the political party, ActionSA...<a href="https://zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsabc-plus.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMothataWM%40channelafrica.co.za%7Ce5564b6cc7ac48d6756a08dec54ffd34%7C17694f0c19394195913e8542ec6bea22%7C0%7C0%7C639165144528248989%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=abZQD8nqFhtkpjqXwiECYiw%2BLAMukBGYlocVJ3g38lk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>

Ramaphosa says the country will continue to crack down on the violation of immigration, labour and other laws 

A three-judge bench in Kenya is expected to deliver its ruling on a case brought by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his impeachment and removal from office. The judgment will determine whether Parliament's impeachment process complied with constitutional requirements in a matter that has attracted significant political attention nationwide. Gachagua is seeking to have the impeachment declared unconstitutional, arguing that due process was not followed during the parliamentary proceedings that ultimately led to his ouster from office. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's Correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarie..

A three-judge bench in Kenya is expected to deliver its ruling on a case brought by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his impeachment and removal from office. The judgment will determine whether Parliament's impeachment process complied with constitutional requirements in a matter that has attracted significant political attention nationwide. Gachagua is seeking to have the impeachment declared unconstitutional, arguing that due process was not followed during the parliamentary proceedings that ultimately led to his ouster from office. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's Correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarie..

Kenya's court to rule on a case brought by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, challenging his impeachment

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto say Pretoria and Nairobi are working together to advance African interests amid growing geopolitical competition and shifting global power dynamics.

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria, the two leaders emphasised that while SA and Kenya do not regard themselves as superior to other African nations, both countries possess significant influence that can be leveraged to promote the continent's priorities on the global stage.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto say Pretoria and Nairobi are working together to advance African interests amid growing geopolitical competition and shifting global power dynamics.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria, the two leaders emphasised that while SA and Kenya do not regard themselves as superior to other African nations, both countries possess significant influence that can be leveraged to promote the continent's priorities on the global stage.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

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