80 Malawians have been deported from Mozambique after they were found without proper travelling documents.

Out of 80 people, 17 are children and 64 are adults.

National Immigration spokesperson, Pasqually Zulu, said the people went to Mozambique to work on farms.

The Zulu police have also arrested the driver who carried the 80 Malawians in his vehicle.

Meanwhile, the deported Malawians are at Dedza District Social Welfare Office pending returns to their respective homes