African tourists cancelling trip as xenophobia shadows South Africa's appeal
South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors arriving by air each month. But behind these encouraging figures, a concern is emerging:
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test
Australia all-rounder fails to overcome abdominal strainMaddinson or Cooper Connolly to fill No 5 spot in Durban openerAndrew McDonald insists Nic Maddinson’s Test squad call-up should be no shock, wi
Sport
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
'Sandpapergate’ adds to intrigue of Australia Test tour of South Africa
Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 begins with the first of three Tests in Durban on Friday - live on Sky Sports - as the top two in the world rankings do battle
Sport
skysports.com
06.10.2026
Sandpaper made Australia the story in 2018 while South Africa’s achievement faded into irrelevance
The hosts’ stunning Test victory was overshadowed by the scale of national angst felt in Australia after the team’s ball tamperingFor South African cricketers, administrators and supporters, the most
Sport
theguardian.com
05.10.2026
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne set for South Africa Test after first ton in 11 months
Batter makes 111 against Cricket South Africa Invitation XIThree-match Test series starts in Durban on Friday The indefatigable Marnus Labuschagne has responded to all the hand-wringing over whether h
Sport
theguardian.com
05.10.2026
Labuschagne hits timely ton as Australia warm up for South Africa Tests
Marnus Labuschagne scored a speedy, and timely, century in Australia's sole warm-up match before the three-Test series in South Africa from Friday, live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Sport
skysports.com
04.10.2026
Exclusive: Trump envoy blasts South Africa over hateful ‘kill' chant, says country is drifting toward US foes
U.S. ambassador Brent Bozell warns South Africa is drifting toward Iran, Russia, China and Hamas as Trump pushes back on land seizure policies.
World
foxnews.com
04.10.2026
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
South Africa’s Pretorius smashes Gayle’s T20 cricket record score
South African Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit 50 in 24 balls, needed 16 more to reach 100 and took another 18 to hit 150.
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'
The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.10.2026
Uzbekistan, South Africa move to establish trade and economic commission
Azerbaijan
trend.az
02.10.2026
Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI
Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impressesAustralia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa
Sport
theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations
Hundreds of people have held a demonstration against illegal immigration in the South African city of Durban
World
abcnews.com
30.09.2026
Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs in third ODI
Highlights of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.
Sport
skysports.com
30.09.2026
Adult fossil strengthens evidence for Homo erectus in southern Africa 2 million years ago
La Trobe archaeologists have described 18 new hominin fossils, including a second Homo erectus skull fragment that confirms the species first appeared in southern Africa 2.0 million years ago—200,000
Science
phys.org
30.09.2026
South Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violence after series of killings
President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of womenSouth Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced mea
World
theguardian.com
30.09.2026
US Envoy Issues 5-Point Update on US Visa Curbs for South Africa
The Trump administration has issued five demands to South Africa as tensions rise between the two countries.
Politics
newsweek.com
30.09.2026
South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
World
bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings
South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.
World
news.sky.com
29.09.2026