Several countries are actively evacuating their citizens from South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks targeting migrants. Anti-immigrant groups have issued warnings demanding that foreigners leave the country by the end of the month, threatening violence against those who remain.

South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, attracts a significant number of workers and asylum seekers from neighboring countries. However, immigrants are frequently blamed for the country’s high unemployment rates and crime levels, fueling tensions and sporadic outbreaks of violence.

Over the past weekend, five Mozambican nationals were killed during clashes in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, prompting Mozambique to raise concerns about the safety of its citizens. In response to the growing unrest, Ghana and Malawi have initiated the repatriation of hundreds of their nationals from South Africa.

The South African government has condemned the attacks and committed to intensifying efforts to address the violence. Authorities have pledged to implement stronger measures to protect migrants and restore order, though challenges persist in curbing the widespread hostility toward immigrant communities.

The situation remains fluid, with ongoing evacuations underscoring the urgency of resolving the underlying social and economic issues that contribute to xenophobic sentiments across the region.