On Monday, June 15, 2026, tensions escalated at a Malawian encampment at Sherwood Hall in Durban when anti-immigrant activist Ngizwe Mchunu arrived for what he described as a 'goodwill' mission. Police were already providing security for the Malawians camped at the hall grounds, whose numbers had reportedly increased.
According to witnesses, Mchunu was met with hostility and was chased off the premises by the camp's occupants. The incident highlights ongoing friction between local activists and foreign nationals in South Africa, particularly amid economic pressures.
No injuries were reported, and police intervened to restore order. The Malawian community at the encampment has been seeking refuge following previous xenophobic threats in the area.
