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South African police probe killing of Malawian amid rising anti-immigrant attacks

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:15:36 +0200

South African police probe killing of Malawian amid rising anti-immigrant attacks

The 29-year-old man died during a march against illegal immigrants at the Jika Joe Informal Settlement in Pietermaritzburg.

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South Africa's appeals court grants Lungu's family burial right

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:15:36 +0200

South Africa's appeals court grants Lungu's family burial right

A legal battle over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's remains will be buried may be over, more than a year after he died, as South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of his family and rejected the Zambian government's claim of custody over his body.

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South Africa ties Czech Republic 1-1, Mexico goes to knockout stage

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200

South Africa ties Czech Republic 1-1, Mexico goes to knockout stage

South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic, while Mexico reached the knockout stage after a 1-0 win against South Africa on Thursday.

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Ramaphosa unveils newly renovated South African Reserve Bank Museum

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:40:08 +0200

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the renovation of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Museum, saying the museum invites South Africans to reflect on the role of the SARB and its purpose.

Ramaphosa applauded the Reserve Bank on the redevelopment of its tower block and the re-launch of the museum.

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:53:35 +0200

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91

Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement and global jazz.

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Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba denied bail ahead of extradition hearing in South Africa

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:23 +0200

Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba denied bail ahead of extradition hearing in South Africa

Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba will remain in a South African jail until an extradition hearing next month, a judge in Pretoria ruled on Thursday.

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South Africa's DA drops ex-leader Steenhuisen from cabinet

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200

South Africa's DA drops ex-leader Steenhuisen from cabinet

South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the cabinet months before local elections

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Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:21 +0200

Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.

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Temporary shelter becomes home for migrants fleeing unrest in South Africa

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:21 +0200

Temporary shelter becomes home for migrants fleeing unrest in South Africa

Displaced Malawians are being moved from a temporary shelter in Durban following a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, with some migrants choosing to return home amid growing fears for their safety.

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South Africa secures $1bn from BRICS bank for urban infrastructure

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:40:05 +0200

South Africa secures $1bn from BRICS bank for urban infrastructure

The funds will support investment in the provision of essential urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management in eight South African municipalities

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March and March in Cape Town march over undocumented foreigners

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:07 +0200

March and March conducted a picket in Sea Point on the 16 June 2026.
This follows the group’s memorandum handed to Parliament on Saturday, calling for the deportation of undocumented foreigners.

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Bafana Bafana fans react to World Cup opener against Mexico

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:55:10 +0200

Hundreds of supporters braved the winter cold at the Fan Park at Mall of Africa on Thursday to back Bafana Bafana in their opening FIFA World Cup clash against Mexico. Dressed in creative outfits and proudly displaying the colours of the South African flag, fans brought energy, passion and hope as they cheered on the national team.

Nigeria warns against reprisals over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:37:32 +0200

Nigerian authorities have urged citizens not to target South African nationals or businesses following renewed xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Officials say security has been strengthened around key locations to prevent a repeat of the retaliatory attacks seen during previous outbreaks of xenophobic unrest.
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'Shut down Cartrack,' say demonstrators outside the company's Joburg headquarters

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:55:05 +0200

Protesters gathered in front of Cartarck's head office following the death of an employee.

The picket, supported by members of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League, is a way of demanding answers over the death of Gcina Dhladhla, who died inside a toilet cubicle on Saturday.

KGOMOTSO MODISE EXPLAINS | The Mbenenge Tribunal

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:12 +0200

EWN’s Kgomotso Modise breaks down the Judicial Conduct Tribunal involving Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. The tribunal examined allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct brought by court secretary Andiswa Mengo, the evidence presented by both parties, and the legal implications of the findings for the judiciary and public trust in South Africa’s courts.

Could YOU Still Afford to Live in Cape Town Today?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:14:07 +0200

Cape Town — a global postcard of beaches, beauty and luxury living.
But how much of the real city do you actually see? Behind the ocean views, a different reality unfolds: young people priced out of their own neighbourhoods, communities divided by walls, and entire areas shaped by inequality and violence.
From luxury developments replacing historic homes, to controversial projects hiding poverty in plain sight — this week, The 77 Percent takes you beyond the postcard.
Meet the young people who refuse to accept the status quo.
Who challenge a system built long before them. And who are fighting against the odds to reclaim their future.
Cape Town: paradise… or a city of two worlds?

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South Africa rolls out new preventive HIV shot in 'major turning point'

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:13:11 +0200

In a potentially major advancement in the fight against HIV and AIDS, a South African laboratory is set to produce a generic version of a new preventive treatment that is injectable, and only needs to be administered twice a year. Initial studies show it reduces the risk of transmission by around 99.9%. FRANCE 24's Eunice Masson tells us more from Cape Town.
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South Africa President Addresses Migrant Unrest Crisis

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:10:50 +0200

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation amid rising anti-migrant tensions and pockets of unrest across parts of the country. In his address, President Ramaphosa attributed the unrest to gaps in immigration laws, weak enforcement, and documentation issues, while firmly rejecting violence and xenophobic attacks.

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LIVE: President Ramaphosa to address nation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:35:08 +0200

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening address the nation on the government's management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals.

Anti-migrant violence leaves even South Africans living in fear

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:45:07 +0200

Anti-migrant violence leaves even South Africans living in fear

The coastal town of Mossel Bay along South Africa’s Western Cape was the site of last week’s anti-migrant rampage. Nineteen-year-old South African Nhlamulo Sambo died amid that violence. His family say he was attacked because he was Tsonga and blame his death on what they call a “tribal war."

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