Namibians recount fear and uncertainty after fleeing South Africa unrest

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2026-07-14

OSHAKATI, 14 July 2026 - Oshana Regial Governor, Hofni Iipinge on Monday at the Regional Council during the arrival of some Namibians who were repatriated from South Africa. ((photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

By Ester Hakaala
OSHAKATI, 14 JUL (NAMPA) – “Our lives were in danger.”
These were the words of 37-year-old Wilpartina Namukanda, one of the 72 Namibians who were repatriated from South Africa following unrest linked to anti-illegal immigration protests.
They left the neighbouring country on Saturday and arrived in Oshakati on Monday following arrangements made by the Government of Namibia to assist citizens who wanted to return home.
Namukanda,...

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OSHAKATI, 14 July 2026 - (From right) Wilpartina Namukanda and her 11-months baby, Monika Amwele, Uuvidhiya constituency councilor Timoteus Shivute and Oshana Regional governor Hofni Iipinge during the arrival of some Namibians who have been repatriated from South Africa at the regional Council on Monday. (photo:Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

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