Malawian doctor treats those waiting, church groups bring nappies as people help across SA
Volunteers and faith-based organizations are providing humanitarian aid to displaced foreign nationals awaiting repatriation in South Africa. A volunteer doctor is offering medical care to those suffering from trauma and illness during the process.
Why it matters
This highlights the humanitarian response to xenophobic tensions and the role of civil society in filling gaps left by state services.
A Malawian doctor in Gauteng, a group of Cape Town churches, and an Eastern Cape animal shelter are among the many ordinary men, women and organisations assisting displaced foreigners waiting to be repatriated amid nationwide marches.
The article focuses on the humanitarian efforts and the experiences of the volunteers rather than taking a political stance on immigration policy.
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