Malawian Migrant Dies in South Africa During Repatriation Journey

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A 27-year-old Malawian migrant died on Sunday night while travelling to the Beitbridge Border Post in South Africa after leaving the Musina Repatriation Centre in Limpopo. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed the death, saying the migrant was among a group of undocumented immigrants being transported by bus to Zimbabwe and Malawi after completing processing at the centre.

According to available information, the migrant complained of feeling unwell before collapsing on the bus. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death. Bus returned to the repatriation centre According to eNCA, Department of Home Affairs project lead Albert Matsaung said officials finished loading the buses at about 10.30 pm before they departed. “After loading was completed at around 10.30 pm, one of the bus drivers returned to the centre. “We understand the bus had travelled about 15 kilometres from the centre when the incident occurred. When the passengers boarded, everything appeared to be in order,” Matsaung said.

He said the department received information about the incident from the driver and passengers who were travelling with the deceased. “One person died while the bus was en route to the port of entry. The death did not occur at the repatriation centre. “After the incident, the driver turned the bus around and returned to the centre.” Cause of death still unknown

The Department of Home Affairs said it has not yet established the cause of death. The undocumented Malawian migrants had completed processing at the Musina Repatriation Centre and were travelling to the Beitbridge Border Post before being repatriated to Zimbabwe and Malawi.

The Musina Repatriation Centre in Limpopo handles the repatriation of undocumented immigrants from various countries, including Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique. According to the Department of Home Affairs, the centre has been operational since 2020 and has processed thousands of undocumented immigrants. The centre's main objective is to provide a safe and efficient way to repatriate undocumented immigrants to their home countries.

The Department of Home Affairs has assured the public that it is investigating the incident and will release more information once the cause of death is established. The department has also urged the public to report any suspicious activities or incidents related to the repatriation centre.

The Malawian government has also been informed of the incident and is working closely with the South African authorities to establish the cause of death. The Malawian government has expressed its sympathies to the family of the deceased and has assured them of its support.