79 articles tagged with “South Africa”
Protests against illegal migration and rising crime took place in Pretoria and Soweto, with police on high alert and urging marchers to avoid violence.
Colombian authorities arrested a 46-year-old doctor in Bogotá after influencer Natalia Villalba was found dead in a suitcase. In South Africa, five suspects were apprehended for breaking into container tuck shops in Hammarsdale.
South Africa faced heightened tensions on June 30, 2026, as citizen-led groups staged nationwide anti-migrant demonstrations, prompting heavy security deployments and prompting many foreign nationals to flee.
A Western Cape police officer is under investigation for allegedly making anti-foreigner remarks during a live broadcast from a police van. Separately, underworld allegations involving Feroz Khan have been raised by Paul O’Sullivan.
South Africa faces heightened tensions as nationwide protests loom, with law enforcement on high alert and community leaders urging peaceful engagement.
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged calm as protests over immigration policies unfolded on 30 June, while thousands crossed into Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge Border Post under relatively peaceful conditions.
South African security forces mobilized ahead of nationwide demonstrations on June 30 against undocumented immigration, with authorities declaring the day a normal workday and deploying extensive measures to maintain public order.
A R50-million sewage plant in Humansdorp fails to meet standards, while Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City face scrutiny for underspending on essential services, highlighting systemic infrastructure failures.
South Africa faces mounting xenophobic tensions as protests against undocumented migrants intensify, coinciding with Nigeria's evacuation of citizens and ongoing debates over immigration's role in economic hardship.
Media organizations have condemned the harassment of journalists and threats against migrants ahead of nationwide protests on June 30, as security forces warn against armed demonstrations.
South Africa exited the 2026 World Cup after a round-of-32 loss to Canada, ending a campaign that included their first-ever advancement past the group stage.
South African border post officers are central to systemic immigration corruption, according to public accounts, as scrutiny grows over repatriation operations and treatment of migrants.
South Africa is advancing reforms in its criminal justice system, youth employment, and rural infrastructure to address persistent economic and social challenges.
A top medical aid provider suffered a data breach, while improper email practices and license scanning at security gates raise fresh concerns over data protection compliance in South Africa.
Amazon launches a landmark partnership with Vodacom for Prime services, while Walmart rolls out 21 new stores, signaling intensified retail expansion in South Africa.