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• Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trial set to resume in October over alleged role in July unrest August 14, 2026 2:29 pm IOL The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has allocated further dates for the continuation of the trial of former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is facing charges linked to the deadly July 2021 unrest. The matter was back in …
• Theatre of consequences — Madlanga Commission needs an extended run August 14, 2026 12:42 pm Daily Maverick From LinkedIn commentators to radio talk show callers and working-class township residents, everyone has high praise for the Madlanga Commission, which has given us an insight into the underbelly of our criminal justice system. Why? First up, it’s great …
• Afrikaners building white‑owned university in Orania: Naledi Pandor cries racism! August 14, 2026 1:21 am Bulawayo 24 News South African xenophobia exposed a region in South Africa, Orania, a place exclusively for white South Africans. Black South Africans allowed to reside in this exclusive and posh area are domestic workers or construction workers. In this enclave, there is …
• The Tribal Mind: Understanding South Africa’s Xenophobic Violence Through Developmental Psychology August 13, 2026 3:03 pm American Greatness The images are harrowing. South African mobs wielding machetes and clubs, forcing foreign nationals from their homes, looting their shops, and, in some cases, ending their lives. In recent months, vigilante violence has driven thousands of immigrants from …
• South African diplomat issues apology over recent acts of xenophobia August 13, 2026 9:12 am AIM Maputo, 13 Aug (AIM) – The newly designated South African High Commissioner to Mozambique, JT Pitswane, on Wednesday issued a formal apology to Mozambicans over recent acts of xenophobia in his territory, describing the attacks as contrary to the historic …
• Why Duduzane Zuma thinks South Africa should be grateful to his father August 13, 2026 7:41 am The Citizen (South Africa) Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane, says South Africans should be grateful to his father for his contributions to the country. Speaking at a Biznews conference recently, Duduzane said his father has helped the country to avoid “revolts.” “A lot of people look to …
• What Shall We Do With 350,000 Haitians? August 13, 2026 12:49 am American Renaissance Now that they are deportable. This video is available on Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee, Telegram, and X. On June 25, Haitians got the bad news. After years of busy-body litigation to protect them, the US Supreme Court finally ruled that the President has the …
• African migrants in South Africa face attacks as xenophobic violence rises August 12, 2026 7:25 pm Amjambo Africa - Maine William has lived in South Africa for about three decades. He migrated there from Kenya in 1996, built businesses, married a national, and raised a family. He owns and operates a shop in the country, which he was sure had become home.  That certainty is …
• DAVID LEWIS | It’s trust in institutions, stupid! August 12, 2026 3:07 am Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn When, after a particularly abject performance, Bafana Bafana lost the opening game of the World Cup, one wise football fan …
• AP News Summary at 1:41 p.m. EDT August 11, 2026 6:10 pm Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• AP News Summary at 1:17 p.m. EDT August 11, 2026 5:55 pm Antigo Daily Journal - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• AP News Summary at 12:45 p.m. EDT August 11, 2026 5:01 pm Rocky Mount Telegram - North Carolina Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past August 11, 2026 3:59 pm Modern Ghana What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before. Tim Forssman is an archaeologist …
• AP News Summary at 11:16 a.m. EDT August 11, 2026 3:31 pm Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• AP News Summary at 10:40 a.m. EDT August 11, 2026 3:03 pm Eagle Herald - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• AP News Summary at 10:31 a.m. EDT August 11, 2026 2:41 pm Rocky Mount Telegram - North Carolina Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, …
• AP News Summary at 9:48 a.m. EDT August 11, 2026 2:13 pm Antigo Daily Journal - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira …
• Pillagers vs Producers: There’s Only Two Ways to Save the Western World August 11, 2026 1:45 pm America First Report (Alt-Market)—For the past couple of weeks I have been closely tracking the migrant surge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and taking notes on the behavior of the extremely liberal Spanish government. One of the most important things to note about the event …
• AP News Summary at 9:00 a.m. EDT August 11, 2026 1:10 pm Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100 BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira …
• Babita Deokaran’s legacy honoured five years after assassination August 11, 2026 8:58 am Tabloid Newspapers Five years after her life was brutally cut short for refusing to remain silent in the face of corruption, slain whistleblower Babita Deokaran’s story has come full circle, with her courage now immortalised in the community she called home. Babita Deokaran’ …
• ‘Nigerian Visa Applications To South Africa Double Despite Xenophobic Attacks’ August 11, 2026 8:31 am Naija News The Consul-General of South Africa in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has disclosed that interest in visiting South Africa remains high among Nigerians, with visa applications almost doubling in recent months despite persistent reports of xenophobic violence. …
• Club Med alleged rape overlooked by tourism concern, says activist August 11, 2026 2:42 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Luxury resort Club Med was tipped to restore the tourism shine to the KwaZulu-Natal north coast after it was ravaged by E. …
• Shattering the Singapore Illusion in Kenya: Vision 2030 Was Just the Trailer, 2060 Is the Film August 10, 2026 8:06 pm The Elephant On July 21, 2026, President William Ruto formally received at State House, Nairobi, a new long-term development proposal titled Developing a New Vision for Kenya: Towards a First World Nation. Presented as a blueprint to transition Kenya into a high income …
• The courage of Babita Deokaran: Upholding human rights in South Africa August 10, 2026 10:23 am IOL Dr Nora Saneka|Published 25 minutes ago On National Women's Day, we honour the bravery of whistleblowers like Babita Deokaran, who sacrificed their lives for justice and integrity in South Africa. Dr Nora Saneka, chairperson of the Active Citizens …
• ED’s Alleged Gold Looting Ally Opens $25 Million Citrus Plant August 9, 2026 10:05 pm Zim Eye ED’s Alleged Gold Looting Ally Opens $25 Million Citrus Plant By Business Reporter | President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial business associate Simon Rudland has expanded his business interests into citrus processing with the development of an …
• Demanding justice: Operation Ubuntu's call for an end to xenophobia August 9, 2026 6:24 am IOL Operation Ubuntu’s national and continental day of action against xenophobia handed over a list of demands to police officials in Cape Town and Johannesburg on Saturday.  Organisers said the day of action was to hold the state accountable for its actions, …
• Demands for justice: Operation Ubuntu's fight against xenophobia August 8, 2026 2:11 pm IOL Operation Ubuntu’s national and continental day of action against xenophobia handed over a list of demands to police officials in Cape Town and Johannesburg on Saturday.  Organisers said the day of action was to hold the state accountable for its actions, …
• Pillagers Vs Producers: There's Only Two Ways To Save The Western World August 8, 2026 3:56 am Zero Hedge Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us For the past couple of weeks I have been closely tracking the migrant surge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and taking notes on the behavior of the extremely liberal Spanish government. One of the most important …
• South Africa remains stable despite protests and anti-illegal immigration tensions, says Mosikili August 7, 2026 2:09 pm IOL South Africa remains stable and law and order prevail despite months of anti-illegal immigration protests and demonstrations, according to the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS). Deputy National Commissioner and NATJOINTS …
• Fresh anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa, leaving three foreigners injured August 6, 2026 9:15 am African Insider Johannesburg – Three foreign nationals were injured in South Africa on Wednesday when a protest against undocumented migrants turned violent, police in KwaZulu-Natal said. KwaZulu-Natal has been the epicentre of long-running demonstrations against …
• DIRCO wants full explanation from envoy Anil Sooklal over Zuma-Gupta meeting in India August 6, 2026 8:06 am IOL Questions are mounting over the conduct of South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, after the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), confirmed it is seeking answers about his appearance alongside former President …
• Over 80 detained after violent anti-illegal foreigner protest in KwaZulu-Natal August 5, 2026 1:02 pm IOL At least 80 people who were part of an anti-illegal foreign nationals march in KwaZulu-Natal are being questioned by police after the protest turned violent, leaving three foreign nationals injured and shops allegedly looted. According to the South African …
• Xenophobia in South Africa: A Continental Crisis Demanding Justice and Accountability August 5, 2026 4:29 am Ghana MMA Introduction: The Betrayal of Pan-African Solidarity Xenophobic violence in South Africa is not merely a domestic issue—it is a continental legal failure that undermines the very foundations of African unity, human rights, and the moral debt owed to …
• The price of South Africa’s ‘March and March’ anti-immigrant movement August 4, 2026 11:52 pm People's World Malawian migrants awaiting deportation in South Africa. | AP On June 30, thousands of demonstrators in major South African cities, especially Durban and Johannesburg, took to the streets to demand that supposedly undocumented migrants from other African …
• Migrant Workers Association of Lesotho calls for calm amid anti-foreigner protests in South Africa August 4, 2026 12:25 pm IOL The Migrant Workers Association of Lesotho (MWA-Ls) has issued a plea for calm amid ongoing anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa, warning that violence against migrant-owned businesses risks repeating painful chapters from southern Africa's …
• MWA-LS URGES SOUTH AFRICA TO PROTECT MIGRANT TRADERS August 3, 2026 11:30 am Lesotho News Agency Maseru, Aug. 03 — The Migrant Workers Association of Lesotho (MWA-Ls) has called on the South African government to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of migrant traders amid ongoing violence and looting in parts of the country. In a statement …
• Ghanaians, Zimbabweans among 127 foreign nationals arrested as South Africa intensifies anti-immigration crackdown August 3, 2026 8:34 am Blueprint Newspapers Limited South African authorities have arrested 127 undocumented foreign nationals as part of an intensified nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, with those found to be in violation of the country’s immigration laws set to be deported. The arrests were …
• EDITORIAL | Looting of public money under guise of piggybacking must end August 3, 2026 3:23 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI South Africa’s battered public purse has once again been looted, this time through a …
• ‘Unique in our jurisprudence’: The price of the state’s refusal to pay Fred Daniel August 2, 2026 10:50 pm Daily Maverick Third time unlucky It was the beginning of the last week in May 2026, just after 8am, when Ntobeko Zwane arrived at the offices of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) for the third and final time. His first official visit as deputy sheriff of …
• Why Is Africa Poor? August 2, 2026 2:32 pm American Renaissance Subscribe to future audio versions of AmRen articles here. Black Africa is the poorest part of the world by far. It is in Africa that we find countries like Zaire, Ethiopia, Chad, and the Sudan, where gross national product per person is less than $200 a …
• Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa August 2, 2026 8:24 am Christian Today  (Photo: Getty/iStock) The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds Christians that they are surrounded by a great “cloud of witnesses.” (NRSV) That “cloud” has continued to grow in size since then. In this monthly column we will be thinking about …
• South Africa Looks to Fintech After Anti-Immigrant Protests Shut Spaza Shops, Drive Up Basic Food Prices August 1, 2026 7:03 am TechEconomy Hundreds of foreign-owned spaza shops, small neighbourhood convenience stores, have shut across parts of South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant protests, leaving many township residents paying more for basic food items and exposing the problems in …
• LAMOLA DEFENDS SOUTH AFRICA'S IMMIGRATION POLICY July 31, 2026 10:00 pm Namibian Broadcasting Corporation South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has rejected allegations by Ghanaian nationals over South Africa's treatment of foreign migrants, saying the country has the "sovereign right to enforce its …
• ‘South Africa has a sovereign right’ – Pretoria pushes back against ICC, AU petitions over migrant crackdown July 31, 2026 2:29 pm MyJoyOnline South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has rejected allegations by Ghanaian nationals over South Africa’s treatment of foreign migrants, saying the country has the “sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws” …
• Xenophobic Attacks and South African Government July 31, 2026 11:31 am The News Chronicle My compelling hook in this article is that – without mincing words – South Africa has utterly disappointed Nigeria following repeated bitter and violent xenophobic attacks by Southern African citizens on Nigerians and citizens of some other African …
• Russia Operationalizes Military Presence in Togo; SAF Seizes Key Central Sudan Supply Line; Congolese National Dialogue Takes Shape: Africa File, July 30, 2026 July 30, 2026 8:43 pm Critical Threats - Washington D.C. Co-Authors: Aleksandar Wiebler, Alexandre Colas des Francs, and Abigail Taylor Contributor: Angus Muldoon To receive the weekly Africa File or Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways …
• Natural, Logical, Practical And Effective Solutions To Insecurity In Nigeria July 30, 2026 10:22 am Modern Ghana PREFACE. The First Daily National Dialogue on Security is not only an apt program but also very auspicious. Insecurity of lives and properties which the 1999 constitution of Nigeria states should be the primary purpose of government has become the most …
• Xenophobia: Africa must unite, not divide, by Ehi Braimah July 29, 2026 3:58 pm Eagle Online Amid the diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, another Nigerian named Ibeh Chika Simon, 42, died during a South Africa Police Service (SAPS) operation in Bellville, Cape Town, in Western Cape Province on July 23. Witnesses and community …
• South Africa: Turning a crisis into a continental conversation on migration and Africa’s future, By Mcebisi Jonas July 29, 2026 4:58 am Premium Times The challenge now is to transform the crisis that the protests have created into a serious discussion among ourselves and with our African neighbours about how to confront the challenges of migration and find solutions together. If we are to have an honest …
• South Sudan: Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria July 29, 2026 4:27 am Human Rights Watch South Sudan’s army, opposition forces, and their respective allied militias abused residents and caused much of the population to flee during fighting in 2025 in Nagero County, Western Equatoria. Civilians have returned to Nagero town and environs, but …
• GHANA DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR SOUTH AFRICA KILLINGS July 28, 2026 9:15 pm Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa demanded arrests and prosecutions over the killings of two Ghanaian nationals in South Africa as a flight in the latest phase of a voluntary repatriation operation landed in Accra on Monday. Ghanaian …
• Amid war in Sudan, people continue to care for one another July 28, 2026 7:02 pm USCatholic On April 15, 2023, Suzan Kuku was having breakfast at home in Omdurman, Khartoum, when news broke of a war between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Sudan’s official national military. She thought it was a …
• Benjamin Fogel in New Statesman: The betrayal of the South African dream July 28, 2026 5:52 pm The Occidental Observer A liberal agonizes about ethnic violence in South Africa directed at African migrants. Of course, he ignores the deeper reasons for the collapse of South Africa—the inability of Blacks to run a twenty-first century economy, Black proneness to crime, etc. …
• “That’s SA for you”: Truck breaks down in KwaZulu-Natal, crowd loots goods in Twitter video July 28, 2026 9:48 am Briefly A truck carrying goods broke down on a KwaZulu-Natal road on 27 July 2026, drawing a fast-moving crowd Footage shows people swarming the stranded truck and helping themselves to its cargo within minutes The clip has racked up over 80,000 views on Twitter, …
• Ablakwa urges South Africa to protect African migrants as more Ghanaians return home July 27, 2026 7:58 pm Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged the South African government to take urgent steps to restore confidence among foreign nationals living in the country following renewed xenophobic attacks that have forced …
• Lamola says South Africa-Ghana relations remain strong despite anti-migrant protest concerns July 27, 2026 2:05 pm African Insider Cape Town – Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says his recent visit to Ghana as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between the two countries, despite concerns raised over …
• Xenophobic attacks put South Africa under siege July 27, 2026 12:05 pm Weekend Post-Insightful Diplomatic tensions surrounding South Africa’s recent surge in xenophobic violence have escalated sharply, drawing in international legal bodies, regional organizations, and even the continent’s beloved sports arenas. At the heart of this storm are two …
• Tragic Death of Nigerian National in South Africa: Unraveling the Controversial Police Operation in Cape Town July 27, 2026 11:22 am Ghana MMA The shocking death of Nigerian national Ibeh Chika Simon during a South African Police Service (SAPS) operation in Cape Town on July 23 has sparked global outrage and renewed concerns over police brutality, racial discrimination, and the erosion of human …
• South Africa opens landmark trial over deadly 2021 unrest July 27, 2026 11:12 am CGTN Looters outside a shopping center alongside a burning barricade in Durban, South Africa, July 12, 2021. /CFP Looters outside a shopping center alongside a burning barricade in Durban, South Africa, July 12, 2021. /CFP Nearly five years after South …
• MIKE SILUMA | Idac debacle provides elementary lesson for South Africa July 25, 2026 10:51 pm Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Perhaps it’s a consequence of our exasperation with endemic corruption, especially in our …
• Ghana calls for ICC probe into South Africa anti-migrant violence July 25, 2026 12:00 pm Morning Star TWO Ghanaian nationals asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday to examine years of xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that repeated attacks on foreign nationals could amount to crimes against humanity. The petition submitted to …
• Xenophobia: S/Africa pledges Pan-African solidarity, dismisses ICC petition as opportunistic July 25, 2026 10:07 am Realnews Magazine Africa IN response to ECOWAS leaders’ decision to table the issue of xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa before the next African Union summit, the Pretoria government has reaffirmed its “commitment to Pan-African solidarity, rule of law, and …
• Prepare for a radical shift in South Africa as migrant crisis exposes deeper fault lines July 25, 2026 9:23 am IOL Ebrahim Harvey|Published 36 minutes ago So deeply systemic is the generalised crisis in South Africa that there is no lack of combustible issues in everyday life. The country is truly a tinderbox in so many respects. That is largely why the ongoing migrant …
• Get ready for a radical shift in South Africa amidst the migrant crisis July 25, 2026 8:24 am IOL Ebrahim Harvey|Published 22 minutes ago SO deeply systemic is the generalised crisis in South Africa that there is no lack of combustible issues in everyday life. The country is truly a tinderbox in so many respects. That is largely why the ongoing migrant …
• Why  social stability is  Africa’s greatest investment risk July 25, 2026 4:51 am The Standard Nevertheless, this momentum is increasingly at risk due to recurring waves of xenophobic violence in key economic hubs — most notably South Africa, the continent’s largest industrialized economy.  As Africa positions itself as the world’s next major growth …
• The economics of  solidarity: Why  social stability is  Africa’s greatest investment risk July 25, 2026 2:40 am Southern Eye The economic cost of this instability is substantial and measurable.  As Africa positions itself as the world’s next major growth frontier, social stability has emerged as a defining determinant of capital allocation. In 2024, foreign direct investment …
• Xenophobia: Africa’s billion-dollar investment risk July 25, 2026 12:28 am NewsDay Zimbabwe The economic cost of this instability is substantial and measurable.  As Africa positions itself as the world’s next major growth frontier, social stability has emerged as a defining determinant of capital allocation. In 2024, foreign direct investment …
• Immigrants contribute 9% to South Africa’s GDP despite making up 6.5% of population — Report July 24, 2026 9:56 pm MyJoyOnline Immigrants make up only 6.5% of South Africa’s population, but contribute 9% to the GDP. This is according to a report by the Institute for Security Studies and the University of Johannesburg, which has refuted several widespread anti-immigrant claims. The …
• GREG NOTT | South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests risk damaging its Africa strategy July 24, 2026 4:43 pm Business Day Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Last month Bloomberg News reported South African firms with operations across Africa were facing mounting pressure as anti- …
• Ghanaians ask ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa July 24, 2026 11:07 am Modern Ghana Submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 15 July, the petition alleges a "pattern of widespread and systematic attacks" against migrants in South Africa and accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa's government of failing to prevent or …
• The Economics of Solidarity: Why Social Stability is Africa’s Greatest Investment Risk July 24, 2026 1:52 am The Nation Malawi As Africa positions itself as the world’s next major growth frontier, social stability has emerged as a defining determinant of capital allocation. In 2024, foreign direct investment into Africa surged by 75% to a record USD97 billion, representing 6% of …
• “My South African family were calling me to check if i was okay” – Adina speaks on xenophobic attack backlash July 23, 2026 9:19 pm Modern Ghana Ghanaian singer Adina has opened up about the emotional toll the recent xenophobic tensions in South Africa had on her, revealing that she found herself at the centre of online criticism despite having no connection to the incidents. Speaking about the …
• Turning a Crisis into a Continental Conversation on Migration and Africa’s Future  July 23, 2026 6:12 pm News Diary Online By Mcebisi Jonas  Over the past few months, South Africans have witnessed scenes that would trouble the conscience of any nation.  Vigilante groups have hunted down immigrants at their homes and in the streets. Spaza shops have been looted and burned. …
• Ghanaians ask International Criminal Court to examine years of anti-migrant violence in South Africa July 23, 2026 4:19 pm The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
• Lamola reveals 80 arrests as Africa confronts SA over undocumented migrants July 23, 2026 12:03 pm Sunday World At least 80 people have been arrested in four provinces for allegedly threatening, robbing and looting businesses belonging to foreign nationals. This as South Africa faces growing diplomatic pressure over anti-migrant vigilantism. International Relations …
• Ghana’s Mahama Urges Immediate African Union Action on South Africa’s Xenophobic Violence July 23, 2026 2:55 am Ghana MMA South Africa has once again become the focal point of global concern following a surge in xenophobic attacks that have left foreign nationals—particularly from neighboring African countries—facing severe violence, displacement, and systemic discrimination …
• Ghanaian nationals seek ICC probe of xenophobic violence in South Africa July 22, 2026 6:12 pm Africa Feeds Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing that the violence may amount to crimes against humanity. The petition, submitted …
• Xenophobia: Reps Probe Losses Suffered By Nigerians In South Africa July 22, 2026 11:45 am Naija News The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians as a result of recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The lawmakers also directed relevant committees of the House to explore possible …
• South Africa arrests over 1,200 suspects, detains 159 undocumented foreign nationals July 22, 2026 9:47 am Legit News South African authorities arrested more than 1,200 suspects, including 159 undocumented foreign nationals, during Operation Shanela as part of an intensified crackdown on crime and illegal immigration Police said the operation also led to the arrest of 751 …
• Reps to Probe Nigerians’ Losses from Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa July 22, 2026 7:55 am Nigerian Eye The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians due to repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa.     The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson, representing …
• Reps probe recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa July 21, 2026 9:29 pm Tribune Online The House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled plans to investigate the losses, damages, and casualties suffered by Nigerians in recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the …
• Reps to investigate Nigerians’ losses from xenophobic attacks in South Africa July 21, 2026 9:09 pm Daily Post The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu …
• Perpretrators of violence in JBay appear in court July 21, 2026 5:44 pm St Francis Chronicle Edited by Bev Mortimer: Following their severe public violence acts at a street march  against foreigners in the Eastern Cape town of Jeffreys Bay in South Africa, 69 arrested people appeared in the Humansdorp regional court yesterday, 20 July . The SAPS …
• South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion July 21, 2026 2:27 pm Modern Ghana Armoured vehicles carried around 20 soldiers through a rundown area outside South Africa's normally calm seaside town of Jeffreys Bay, back up for police after an explosion of anti-migrant violence. Shots were fired during the unrest at Ocean View last …
• South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear July 21, 2026 11:03 am Yahoo News Armoured vehicles carried around 20 soldiers through a rundown area outside South Africa's normally calm seaside town of Jeffreys Bay, back up for police after an explosion of anti-migrant violence. Shots were fired during the unrest at Ocean View last …
• Opinion| The connection between human rights and conflicts in South Sudan July 20, 2026 11:56 pm Radio Tamazuj On 9 July 2026, South Sudanese commemorated the 15th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. They marked this historical day with mixed reactions. The power brokers and political elites in power received this day with joy and jubilation simply because …
• XENOPHOBIA: South Africa’s behaviour unacceptable, Tinubu tells ECOWAS July 20, 2026 11:37 am Ripples Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has described the xenophobic attacks against other Africans Nationals in South Africa as “not acceptable” while addressing the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Lungi, Sierra Leone. …
• Nigeria asks ECOWAS to drag South Africa before AU July 20, 2026 11:24 am OG TV Nigeria has advocated a concerted response to xenophobia in South Africa. It has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take the issue from the regional bloc to the continental body, the African Union (AU). Nigeria and Ghana, two …
• Truck crash with 2 injured in South Africa sparks outrage as bystanders loot spilled goods in video July 19, 2026 4:01 pm Briefly A delivery truck was involved in a serious crash in South Africa, leaving its cargo mangled and scattered across the ground Two people were injured in the collision, but bystanders were filmed scavenging spilled snacks and goods from the wreckage The …
• South Africa’s Failure to Protect African Migrants: Implications for Accountability July 18, 2026 11:05 am The Reporter Ethiopia The Republic of South Africa—a nation whose globally heralded transition from apartheid to democracy enshrined a constitutional promise of universal rights—now stands accused of a profound moral and legal failure. Despite being a signatory to the UN and AU …
• Formalising South Africa's Township Economy July 17, 2026 9:19 pm CNBC Africa KEY POINTS South Africa’s draft Township and Rural Economy Development and Revitalisation Policy has reached the end of its public comment period, marking a rare national policy push aimed at formalising and supporting township and rural businesses. …
• South Africa’s migrant crisis – Christian Hospitality, Repentance and the Celebration of Diversity July 17, 2026 8:02 pm Anglican Ink - Florida A resolution adopted by the Synod of the Diocese of Cape Town on July 11, 2026: CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY, REPENTANCE AND THE CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY Whereas: Archbishop Thabo has reminded us in his Charge, through the words of Mordecai to Esther, “Who knows …
• Xenophobia and Vigilantism: A critical look at South Africa's social crisis July 17, 2026 10:12 am IOL Ebrahim Harvey|Published 41 minutes ago OVER the past few weeks, I have watched many social media videos which painfully painted a picture of naked xenophobia in impoverished Black townships in various parts of the country, but especially in Johannesburg …
• Body of Ghanaian victim of xenophobia repatriated home from South Africa July 16, 2026 9:37 am Ghana Business News The casket holding the mortal remains of Bashiru Isak. The body of the Ghanaian citizen killed in South Africa following the wave of xenophobia and afrophobia in that country has been repatriated to Ghana Tuesday July 14, 2026. Bashiru Isak, the 40-year- …
• ICC confirms receipt of petition seeking probe into xenophobic attacks in South Africa July 15, 2026 11:25 pm Ghana Broadcasting Corporation By Felix Cofie The Secretariat of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed receiving a petition from two Ghanaians requesting a preliminary examination into recurring xenophobic attacks and alleged crimes against humanity in South Africa. The …
• Forces in South Africa try scapegoating migrants for economic crisis July 15, 2026 10:42 pm People's World Malawian migrants stand in line at a deportation center in Durban, June 18, 2026. | Themba Hadebe / AP Thousands hit the streets in Durban, Johannesburg, and other cities in South Africa on June 30 to participate in over 120 separate marches demanding …
• Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa July 15, 2026 3:41 pm BBC Immigration - especially undocumented migration - has become a highly contentious political issue in South Africa, with protesters accusing them of placing pressure on public services, as well as being involved in crime. March and March had set an …
• Abahambe: Inside South Africa's manufactured season of scapegoats July 14, 2026 2:52 pm The Standard Audio By Vocalize Protesters march during a demonstration by the "March and March" and Operation Dudula movements marking an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Johannesburg, on June 30, 2026. [AFP …
• No Liswati among 53 000 deported from South Africa July 14, 2026 4:22 am Eswatini Observer Reading Time: 3 minutesNo Liswati is among the more than 53 000 foreign nationals who have been deported or repatriated from South Africa this year. According to information published by IOL News, South Africa’s Justice and Constitutional Development …
• Guinea ask CAF to move Bafana AFCON qualifier from South Africa as safety fears grow July 14, 2026 1:22 am Briefly Guinea have reportedly asked CAF to move their 2027 AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana to a neutral venue over security concerns The request comes after anti-migrant protests were staged in several parts of South Africa in recent weeks CAF is expected …