Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his wife, Sandra Tagwirei, have pledged US$1 million through the Bridging Gaps Foundation to support the emergency repatriation of 20,000 Zimbabweans affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa.
An official acknowledgement letter dated 26 June 2026 confirms that the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has formally accepted the donation offer and welcomed the foundation's humanitarian support.
In the letter, the Ministry, through the Department of Civil Protection, expressed appreciation to the Bridging Gaps Foundation for its swift intervention in assisting Zimbabwean nationals caught up in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa.
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As part of preparations for the repatriation exercise, the Government requested the foundation to complete procurement processes and hand over a fleet of buses that will be used to transport returnees. Authorities also asked the organisation to indicate how many buses would operate within South Africa and how many would be deployed at the Beitbridge Border Post, as well as provide the contact details of officials coordinating the operation.
The donation comes as Zimbabwe steps up contingency measures to assist citizens seeking to return home following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.
Once the programme is rolled out, it is expected to provide safe transport for up to 20,000 Zimbabweans, significantly enhancing the Government's humanitarian response while offering thousands of affected citizens a secure journey back home.
The acknowledgement letter was signed by Chief Director of Civil Protection P. Nkomo on behalf of the Secretary for Local Government and Public Works.
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