Zimbabweans not keen to come back despite xenophobic attacks

THE majority of Zimbabweans based in South Africa are not keen to come back despite their exposure to xenophobic attacks as they fear arbitrary arrests and possible disappearance at the hands of the Zanu-PF government, former minister David Coltart has said.

Slightly over 1 500 Zimbabweans out of an estimated three million based in South Africa have reportedly volunteered to be repatriated following the recent xenophobic attacks.

At least 400 Zimbabweans staying in Durban crossed into the country on Monday evening and spent the night at a camp set up in Beitbridge.

More than three million Zimbabweans are believed to be living in the neighbouring country with a majority having left in the past decade to escape a devastating economic crisis and political unrest.