Hundreds of Zimbabwean nationals are sleeping outside the Zimbabwean consulate in Cape Town, where they say they are facing homelessness and fear and are urging the Zimbabwean government to assist them. Reports describe people camping on pavements near the consulate with large suitcases and bags wrapped in plastic, and gathering in groups with blankets and jackets. The accounts say the group’s presence reflects difficulties returning home and concerns about safety as xenophobic violence reportedly rises. The campers are effectively calling for help to secure pathways back to Zimbabwe, and they remain gathered at or near the consulate while waiting for assistance. The coverage portrays a situation of people with belongings stranded in Cape Town, spending nights outdoors and appealing for government action. While the reports focus on the camp and the plea to authorities, details on the specific actions taken by the consulate or the timing of any response are not included in the available summaries.