Churches, government get praise but SA returnees face uncertain future

Entumbane-Njube legislator Prince Dube has commended churches and government agencies for providing emergency assistance to thousands of Zimbabweans returning from South Africa amid escalating anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence.

However, he warned that many of the returnees now face an uncertain future as they attempt to rebuild their lives in an economy characterised by high unemployment and limited job opportunities.

Dube said many Zimbabweans fled South Africa with little or no notice, forcing them to abandon homes, businesses and personal belongings.

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