The Nigerian Mission in South Africa has said that no fewer than 400 Nigerians have indicated interest and registered to be evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks.

Nigeria’s Consul General in Johannesburg, GODWIN ADAMA, said this in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.

ADAMA noted that Air Peace had offered to airlift those willing to return home sequel to the attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.

According to him, the first batch of Nigerians who are willing to return home will be repatriated on Wednesday.

Two persons were stabbed yesterday in a resurgence of xenophobic protests in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The President, Nigerian Union South Africa, ADETOLA OLUBAJO, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.

He however could not speak on the nationalities of the victims or the severity of the injuries as the police had yet to reveal the identities of the victims.

OLUBAJO said that two people were stabbed by Taxi Rank and Jeppe Road in Johannesburg Central Business District adding they have informed the Consul-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg and the police in Jeppestown.

Tension heightened in the Johannesburg Central Business District following fresh protests by a group which has been demanding that foreigners leave the country.

A crowd of about 1200 hostel residents had gathered at the Murray Park to be addressed by Inkatha Freedom Party leader, Prince MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI in Jeppestown.