As a result of the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, over 1,000 immigrants in the country, including Nigerians, have been displaced, and are now forced to live in a makeshift refugee camp located in the Germiston area of downtown Johannesburg.
According to DB, the camp was set up about a week ago, and lots of small children and pregnant women are among the displaced persons who now live there.
A volunteer, Matthew Mensah, who recently went to the camp to deliver food, released the photos. He is urging people to join him in volunteering by contact him via his Instagram page: @matthewmensah
Here are some photos from the camp:
"Next Saturday I'm going again with a group of other volunteers we call 'United 247' .. Especially other West Africans living in the unaffected and plush areas in Joburg should come out and support our fellow Africans who have lost all their belongings due to these Xenophobia attacks. The SA winter has started so its becoming very cold in the evening so blankets, clothes and any food that can be spared are highly welcomed." Matthew said
Anyone that wants to join can contact me or see updates via IG @matthewmensah
Below are other photos of volunteers helping to distribute food at the camp.
