‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
Malawian migrants are returning home from South Africa amid fears of anti-foreigner violence linked to a viral, unofficial June 30 deadline. South African authorities have clarified that the date is not an official government ultimatum and have condemned vigilantism.
Why it matters
The situation illustrates the real-world impact of social media misinformation on vulnerable migrant populations and regional stability.
A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.
The article balances the experiences of migrants with official government statements and fact-checking context.
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