15 xenophobia victims destined for Zim disappear in Musina

15 people who were part of a first group of Zimbabweans returning home in the wake of xenophobic attacks in Durban have "disappeared" in Musina, state media reported Tuesday.

The Herald reported that, "Fifteen victims disappeared in Musina where they reportedly claimed feeling safe because there were no xenophobic attacks reported."

There were no further details.

Meanwhile, the first batch of Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa which arrived at Beitbridge Border Post last night have been delayed amid reports that the haulage truck carrying their goods is yet to arrive.

Government officials have been making frantic efforts to locate the truck which is delaying the victims' departure to their respective destinations.

Zimbabwe is repatriating up to 2 000 of its citizens who have asked to be evacuated in the wake of the attacks.

The first six buses carrying 407 Zimbabweans left Durban on Sunday.