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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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
'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.
World
bbc.com
30.05.2026
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.
World
bbc.com
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.
World
bbc.com
24.04.2026
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
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bbc.com
15.04.2026
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
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bbc.com
09.04.2026
Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit | Geoff Lemon
The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumbleCricket Australia didn’t host a Bangladesh Test for 23
Sport
theguardian.com
25.08.2026
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
Exclusive: internal correspondence reveals USCIS anti-fraud officers shifted on to two ‘high-priority’ initiativesAll US immigration officers working for a key anti-fraud unit have been reassigned by
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 millio
Science
phys.org
24.08.2026
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
World
aljazeera.com
24.08.2026
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
World
cbsnews.com
24.08.2026
Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Zolani Tete dies at 38: Former world champion found dead after shooting at his home in South Africa
Tete held titles at junior bantamweight and bantamweight in his 34-fight pro career
Sport
cbssports.com
23.08.2026
All Blacks slay Springboks in first Test upset at fortress Ellis Park
New Zealand outscored hosts South Africa five tries to one and win the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday to go one-up in the four-match series.
Sport
skysports.com
22.08.2026
Former world champion boxer shot dead outside his home
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa, government officials said.
World
news.sky.com
22.08.2026
Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle
South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own gameThe problem with Test weeks is that they can feel long. Cr
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026