Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?
Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
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aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
South African court pauses impeachment process against president
The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
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aljazeera.com
24.07.2026
South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
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aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?
It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.
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aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa
Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
South Africa's ANC faces voter backlash
Anti-migrant violence, economic stagnation and corruption allegations are eroding support for South Africa's ruling ANC ahead of local elections in November, opening the door to new coalition possibil
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dw.com
20.08.2026
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
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bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.
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aljazeera.com
30.07.2026
How xenophobia went viral in South Africa
The online campaign stoking South Africa's latest xenophobic backlash.
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aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Undocumented migrants flee South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests
Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.
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aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.
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aljazeera.com
29.06.2026
South Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdown
South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.
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27.06.2026
South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
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25.06.2026
South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
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aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks
The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.
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aljazeera.com
23.06.2026
Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests
Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.
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aljazeera.com
11.06.2026
Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports
Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
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aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa
Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups.
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aljazeera.com
30.05.2026