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At least 17 men in South Africa have allegedly been trafficked by former president Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, ending up fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Half of the men trafficked are related to the Zuma family.

There is currently a criminal case against Duduzile for trafficking, as joining a foreign military is illegal in South Africa.

She apparently told the men they were going to Russia for bodyguard training.

Sky News' Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir speaks to the brother of one of the men who is currently in Russia.

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The official date for this year’s local government elections has been set for 4 November.
President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Thursday.]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:08 +0200 Ramaphosa sets 4 November as local government election date <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/07f451261-1.jpg" /></p>The official date for this year’s local government elections has been set for 4 November.<br /> President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg on Thursday.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/ramaphosa-sets-4-november-as-local-government-election-date_07f451261.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/crowds-in-south-africa-protest-against-illegal-immigration_9214d09c4.html

Crowds in South Africa protest against illegal immigration

Crowds took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to demonstrate against high levels of illegal immigration, which has sparked tensions between locals and foreign nationals.

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:09 +0200 Crowds in South Africa protest against illegal immigration <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9214d09c4-1.jpg" /></p>Crowds in South Africa protest against illegal immigration<br /> <br /> Crowds took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to demonstrate against high levels of illegal immigration, which has sparked tensions between locals and foreign nationals.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/29/south-africa-crowds-protest-against-illegal-immigration<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/crowds-in-south-africa-protest-against-illegal-immigration_9214d09c4.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-court-orders-deportation-of-mugabes-son-in-shooting-case_608138068.html

South Africa court orders deportation of Mugabe's son in shooting case

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment in a shooting.

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:09 +0200 South Africa court orders deportation of Mugabe's son in shooting case <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/608138068-1.jpg" /></p>South Africa court orders deportation of Mugabe's son in shooting case<br /> <br /> Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment in a shooting. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/29/bellarmine-chatunga-mugabe-given-deportation-order<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-court-orders-deportation-of-mugabes-son-in-shooting-case_608138068.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/trevor-noah-leads-all-star-lineup-for-savanna%e2%80%99s-first-south-africa-festival-of-comedy_60c19aea3.html

South Africans can expect a wave of laughter as Savanna launches its inaugural South Africa Festival of Comedy (SAFC), a nationwide stand-up tour featuring some of the country’s top comedic talent. Led by award-winning comedian Trevor Noah, the festival will travel across major cities, showcasing both established and rising stars in what promises to be a celebration of the country’s growing comedy scene.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:10:08 +0200 Trevor Noah leads all-star lineup for Savanna’s first South Africa Festival of Comedy <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/60c19aea3-1.jpg" /></p>South Africans can expect a wave of laughter as Savanna launches its inaugural South Africa Festival of Comedy (SAFC), a nationwide stand-up tour featuring some of the country’s top comedic talent. Led by award-winning comedian Trevor Noah, the festival will travel across major cities, showcasing both established and rising stars in what promises to be a celebration of the country’s growing comedy scene.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/trevor-noah-leads-all-star-lineup-for-savanna%e2%80%99s-first-south-africa-festival-of-comedy_60c19aea3.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-suspends-police-chief-over-corruption-case_aa454e655.html

South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:15:09 +0200 South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/aa454e655-1.jpg" /></p>South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case<br /> <br /> South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/south-africa-suspends-police-chief-over-corruption-case<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-suspends-police-chief-over-corruption-case_aa454e655.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/trump-administration-may-expand-refugee-programme-for-white-south-africans_01c7d6c18.html

Trump administration may expand refugee programme for white South Africans

The US president has repeatedly made false claims of a genocide being carried out against minority white Afrikaners.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:15:09 +0200 Trump administration may expand refugee programme for white South Africans <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/01c7d6c18-1.jpg" /></p>Trump administration may expand refugee programme for white South Africans<br /> <br /> The US president has repeatedly made false claims of a genocide being carried out against minority white Afrikaners.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/24/trump-administration-may-expand-refugees-programme-for-white-south-africans<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/trump-administration-may-expand-refugee-programme-for-white-south-africans_01c7d6c18.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/president-cyril-ramaphosa-has-named-saps-cfo-puleng-dimpane-as-the-new-acting-police-commissioner_5797b3073.html

President Cyril Ramaphosa has named SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane as the new acting police commissioner]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:55:09 +0200 President Cyril Ramaphosa has named SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane as the new acting police commissioner <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5797b3073-1.jpg" /></p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has named SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane as the new acting police commissioner]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/president-cyril-ramaphosa-has-named-saps-cfo-puleng-dimpane-as-the-new-acting-police-commissioner_5797b3073.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/the-day-that-was-ramaphosa-suspends-masemola-what-now-new-smoking-ban-for-kids_499753289.html

The Eyewitness News bulletin with Jane Dutton]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:55:09 +0200 The day that was: Ramaphosa suspends Masemola. What now? New smoking ban for kids <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/499753289-1.jpg" /></p>The Eyewitness News bulletin with Jane Dutton]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/the-day-that-was-ramaphosa-suspends-masemola-what-now-new-smoking-ban-for-kids_499753289.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/inside-cape-towns-housing-crisis_d90eae107.html

Housing activist Megan Bobotyana lives in an occupied building just meters away from Cape Town's swanky waterfront. The former nurses home was left unoccupied for years before Megan and fellow activists from 'Reclam the City' moved in to make a point to the government about the lack of affordable housing. Even though the building has no electricity, Megan believes it's worth the sacrifice.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:25:08 +0200 Inside Cape Town's housing crisis <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d90eae107-1.jpg" /></p>Housing activist Megan Bobotyana lives in an occupied building just meters away from Cape Town's swanky waterfront. The former nurses home was left unoccupied for years before Megan and fellow activists from 'Reclam the City' moved in to make a point to the government about the lack of affordable housing. Even though the building has no electricity, Megan believes it's worth the sacrifice.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/inside-cape-towns-housing-crisis_d90eae107.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-inflation-ticks-higher-as-education-and-housing-costs-rise_d3ac2507b.html

South Africa inflation ticks higher as education and housing costs rise

South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall.


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#AfBusiness]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:11 +0200 South Africa inflation ticks higher as education and housing costs rise <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d3ac2507b-1.jpg" /></p>South Africa inflation ticks higher as education and housing costs rise<br /> <br /> South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall.<br /> <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/22/south-africa-inflation-ticks-higher-as-education-and-housing-costs-rise<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-inflation-ticks-higher-as-education-and-housing-costs-rise_d3ac2507b.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-coal-phase-out-delay-could-cause-32000-deaths-report_c7b0bb86d.html

South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report

Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and 2050, climate rights groups warned on Wednesday.

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:10 +0200 South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c7b0bb86d-1.jpg" /></p>South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report<br /> <br /> Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and 2050, climate rights groups warned on Wednesday.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/23/south-africa-coal-delay-could-cause-32000-deaths-report-says<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-coal-phase-out-delay-could-cause-32000-deaths-report_c7b0bb86d.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-could-see-first-winter-without-power-cuts-in-years_3fba69e17.html

South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years

In South Africa, the state-owned electricity company Eskom announced on Wednesday that it does not expect power outages during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, from April to August. This will be the first winter without power cuts since the company has been facing difficulties.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200 South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3fba69e17-1.jpg" /></p>South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years<br /> <br /> In South Africa, the state-owned electricity company Eskom announced on Wednesday that it does not expect power outages during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, from April to August. This will be the first winter without power cuts since the company has been facing difficulties.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/22/south-africa-could-see-first-winter-without-power-cuts-in-years<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/south-africa-could-see-first-winter-without-power-cuts-in-years_3fba69e17.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/58-year-old-man-accused-of-raping-a-12-year-old-girl-in-soweto-abandons-bail-application_d0af8946c.html

A 58-year-old man is accused of luring 12-year-old girl from her Dobsonville home to his house before sexually assaulting the minor. The man appeared for a second time before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, facing a charge of rape and kidnapping.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:07 +0200 58-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Soweto abandons bail application <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d0af8946c-1.jpg" /></p>A 58-year-old man is accused of luring 12-year-old girl from her Dobsonville home to his house before sexually assaulting the minor. The man appeared for a second time before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, facing a charge of rape and kidnapping.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/58-year-old-man-accused-of-raping-a-12-year-old-girl-in-soweto-abandons-bail-application_d0af8946c.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa_666fa2571.html

Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa

Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:09 +0200 Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/666fa2571-1.jpg" /></p>Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa<br /> <br /> Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/pan-african-activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa_666fa2571.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/anti-western-activist-kemi-seba-seeks-asylum-in-south-africa_4897c3bcd.html

Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba seeks asylum in South Africa

Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, his lawyer told AFP Monday.

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#AfNews]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:55:06 +0200 Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba seeks asylum in South Africa <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4897c3bcd-1.jpg" /></p>Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba seeks asylum in South Africa<br /> <br /> Prominent Pan-African and pro-Russian activist Kemi Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa, where he is being detained for breaching immigration laws, his lawyer told AFP Monday.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/anti-western-activist-kemi-seba-seeks-asylum-in-south-africa<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/anti-western-activist-kemi-seba-seeks-asylum-in-south-africa_4897c3bcd.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/us-sets-aside-diplomatic-rift-with-south-africa-to-invest-in-rare-earths-project_43af7ee51.html

US sets aside diplomatic rift with South Africa to invest in rare earths project

Donald Trump has had to put aside his hostility with South Africa, to get rare earth minerals which can be easily accessed from waste on the site of a former chemical plant in northern Limpopo Province. The US has invested $50 million in the project, despite worsening ties with Pretoria.

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#AfBusiness]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:55:06 +0200 US sets aside diplomatic rift with South Africa to invest in rare earths project <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/43af7ee51-1.jpg" /></p>US sets aside diplomatic rift with South Africa to invest in rare earths project<br /> <br /> Donald Trump has had to put aside his hostility with South Africa, to get rare earth minerals which can be easily accessed from waste on the site of a former chemical plant in northern Limpopo Province. The US has invested $50 million in the project, despite worsening ties with Pretoria. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/20/us-sets-aside-diplomatic-rift-with-south-africa-to-invest-in-rare-earths-project<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/us-sets-aside-diplomatic-rift-with-south-africa-to-invest-in-rare-earths-project_43af7ee51.html https://www.headlinesafrica.com/kemi-seba-arrested-in-south-africa-as-benin-seeks-extradition-over-coup-allegations_36263c429.html

Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations

Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway.

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