The Zambian government has intensified efforts to help citizens wishing to return home following anti-immigration protests reported in parts of South Africa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that, so far, no Zambian has been reported injured in connection with the anti-immigration protests.

In a statement, the ministry said the repatriation exercise is being coordinated by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit, the Ministry of Defence, the Zambia High Commission in Pretoria and other government agencies.

According to the government, 47 Zambians were successfully repatriated last month, while more than 100 have now registered to return to Zambia voluntarily.

Government officials have also deployed teams to Durban and East London to assist affected Zambian nationals and coordinate the return process.

Meanwhile, the Zambian High Commission has urged all Zambian nationals living in South Africa to register on the ZamsA Connect platform to help the mission maintain an up-to-date database and provide timely consular assistance whenever needed.

Authorities say they will continue monitoring the situation closely while working with South African officials to ensure the safety and welfare of Zambian citizens.