The article discusses the repatriation of 72 Namibians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with many expressing hope to return once tensions subside.

The Namibian government has stated it will assess future assistance requests on a case-by-case basis, emphasizing that repatriated citizens retain freedom to live and work in Namibia.International relations expert Marius Kudumo highlights the push factors driving migration, such as unemployment and lack of economic opportunities.Minister Lucia Iipumbu confirmed another group of Namibians will be repatriated soon due to rising xenophobic violence.Governor Hofni Ipinge noted most returnees prefer to reunite with families rather than stay in temporary housing.

Opposition figures like Rodney Cloete urge better preparedness for future repatriation scenarios, stressing the government's duty to assist citizens abroad.The piece underscores ongoing challenges of xenophobia and migration dynamics between Namibia and South Africa.