Xenophobia fear grips SA as thousands seek escape

HUNDREDS of foreign nationals including Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes to camp at their foreign embassies and consulates ahead of today’s deadline to leave South Africa.

Several African governments, including those of Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, have had to arrange transport for citizens wishing to leave South Africa amid growing tensions.

However, many foreign nationals such as Malawians, Nigerians and Zimbabweans, complained that their governments were not forthcoming in speedily providing transportation.

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