Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika speaks by telephone with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising concerns over xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Both outlets report that the call focuses on the situation facing thousands of Malawians, including people who are reportedly undocumented, as violence and harassment escalate. Malawi’s government confirms the leaders held the conversation while Mutharika was on a private visit to South Africa. Malawi Voice adds that the discussion also covers the repatriation of Malawians who are being sent back from South Africa. South Africa’s President is reported to disclose the exchange when responding to questions from journalists about whether Pretoria is engaging Malawi regarding the process of repatriating its citizens. The reports frame the call as part of bilateral efforts to address the humanitarian and administrative challenges created by the attacks and subsequent departures, including coordination between the two governments on the treatment and return of affected Malawians.