'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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30.05.2026
What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.
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28.05.2026
Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
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28.05.2026
Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
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28.05.2026
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
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27.05.2026
First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
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27.05.2026
South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
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26.05.2026
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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23.05.2026
Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa
To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.
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17.05.2026
Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
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13.05.2026
South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
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12.05.2026
Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa
Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic - and ship strikes.
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12.05.2026
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
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12.05.2026
South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
The country's parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.
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11.05.2026
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmhouse in 2020.
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08.05.2026
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
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03.05.2026
South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
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24.04.2026
South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
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23.04.2026
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
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23.04.2026
Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
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17.04.2026