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Malawi: Twelve Babies Born At Durban Migrant Camp Are Now On Buses to ... Twelve babies were born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks after fleeing anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal. Twelve babies have been born inside a Durban community hall being used to shelter thousands of Malawian nationals displaced by anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal. Their mothers are now on buses back to Malawi. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed the births at Sherwood Hall, where Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks. Keep up with the latest headlines onWhatsApp|LinkedIn Provincial Home Affairs Manager Cyril Mncwabe said the last two of the twelve were born the day before he spoke to reporters. "The babies that were born here on site -- and the last two of the 12 -- it was just a day before yesterday," Mncwabe said. The mothers and their newborns are included in the voluntary repatriation process and have been prioritised for the journey. More than 1,200 Malawian nationals are expected to return home this weekend. According to Malawi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, eight buses carrying 56…

Home Affairs Confirms 12 Babies Born at Sherwood Hall Where ... - Briefly KWAZULU-NATAL – The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that 12 babies have been born at a makeshift site in Sherwood, Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering. PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News . The Department of Home Affairs confirmed that 12 babies were born to Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall in Durban. Image: @Zanele_Shenge Source: Twitter The Malawian nations have been camped at the Sherwood Hall grounds since the beginning of June 2026, as they await evacuation back home. The Malawian government is working to repatriate the nationals ahead of 30 June 2026, which is the deadline given to undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. March and March, which is spearheading the calls for illegal immigrants to go back to their homes, have also called for a national shutdown on 30 June. Home Affairs confirms 12 births As immigration officers continue processing thousands of Malawian nationals at the makeshift camp, Home Affairs confirmed that 12 babies have been born there since the beginning of the month. The l…

Ntuli warns of disaster risk as 12 babies are born at migrant camp Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print According to officials on the ground, 12 babies have been born to mothers at the camp. Photo: Sibongiseni Maphumulo A STEERING committee is being formed by the KZN provincial government to deal with the emerging humanitarian crisis at Sherwood Hall where thousands of Malawi nationals have been living for more than a week while awaiting repatriation. KZN Premier Thami Ntuli, who visited the camp on Tuesday (June 16), raised concern about the conditions which more than 8000 people are living under at the Sherwood Hall grounds. “These are human beings and cannot keep living here like this,” said Ntuli. “Even though we want them to go back to their own country and come back legally, we cannot have them living out in the open, especially as it is winter and soon the rains will come.” KZN Premier Thami Ntuli and Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane discussing the conditions of the Sherwood Hall migrant camp. Photo: Sibongiseni Maphumulo He said a steering committee is being formed to deal with the crisis which will determine the way forward. “We need to…

12 Babies Born at Sherwood Park Camp as Thousands of Malawian Nationals ... The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that 12 babies have been born at the Sherwood Park camp in Durban, where large numbers of Malawian nationals have been sheltering since earlier this month. According to officials, the latest two births took place just one day ago, highlighting the growing humanitarian challenges at the site. The camp has become home to hundreds of families, with reports indicating that the overall number of people gathered there has grown into the thousands. Many of those staying at the camp are believed to have fled from various communities across KwaZulu-Natal following incidents of anti-migrant tensions and protests. Concerns over safety and security reportedly prompted many families to leave their homes and seek refuge at the temporary settlement. The situation has drawn significant attention from government departments and humanitarian organizations, as authorities work to address the needs of those living at the camp. The presence of newborn babies and young children has increased concerns about access to healthcare, sanitation, food supplies, and suitable living condition…

Malawi: Twelve Babies Born At Durban Migrant Camp Are Now On Buses to Malawi [Scrolla] Twelve babies were born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks after fleeing anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal.

Malawi: Twelve Babies Born At Durban Migrant Camp Are Now On Buses to Malawi [Scrolla] Twelve babies were born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks after fleeing anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal.

Malawi: Twelve Babies Born At Durban Migrant Camp Are Now On Buses to Malawi [Scrolla] Twelve babies were born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands of Malawian nationals have been sheltering for nearly two weeks after fleeing anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal.

Dozen babies born as Malawian repatriation drags in Durban Thursday 18 June 2026 - 20:28pm DURBAN - At least 12 babies have been born to Malawian women who are among the thousands currently at Sherwood Hall in Durban awaiting repatriation. This is according to the Department of Home Affairs’ Cyril Mncwabe, as authorities continue to process scores of Malawian nationals who have gathered at the site to board buses back home. “The last I knew was 12 babies that were born here on site, and the last two of the 12 were born a day before yesterday,” Mncwabe said. On Wednesday, the eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba outlined a range of critical interventions established to accelerate the processing of the group who have been accommodated at this site for a prolonged period. These interventions, he said, seek to stabilise the situation at the site, reduce humanitarian and public health risk, support the ongoing processing of migrants and expedite the deportation process. READ | 'He must go': Malawian nationals push back against Ngizwe Mchunu On the humanitarian support, Xaba said the municipality has increased the number of ablution facilities and expanded waste management capacity at both sites.…