Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit, weeks after Malawi intensified efforts to assist citizens returning home amid heightened immigration enforcement and anti-foreigner tensions in South Africa. ADVERTISEMENTPrivate visit comes after wave of Malawian returnsThe President’s trip comes after Malawi recorded a wave of citizens returning from South Africa in recent weeks. Authorities have arranged transport for returning citizens while urging Malawians living in South Africa to use legal immigration channels and remain calm. No official details on South Africa programmeThe Office of the President and Cabinet did not indicate whether Mutharika will meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa or other government officials during his stay. Malawi continues monitoring citizens abroadThe Malawian government has repeatedly said it remains committed to supporting its citizens affected by developments in South Africa.