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South Africa is managing growing diplomatic fallout following recent nationwide protests against undocumented immigration, responding to Nigeria’s call for compensation for affected citizens while rejecting what it describes as inaccurate statements issued by Ghana regarding a fatal shooting involving one of its nationals. The developments come as authorities continue processing deportations and voluntary repatriations of…

South African police have arrested a Zimbabwean national after recovering 151 protected cycads valued at an estimated R1.5 million during a late-night operation near Kariega in the Eastern Cape, while investigations continue to locate two additional suspects believed to have fled the scene. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the operation began after…

South Africa’s formal labour market weakened during the first quarter of 2026, with the country losing approximately 80,000 formal sector jobs as employment declined across several key industries, according to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The report shows that formal employment fell from 10.5 million workers in December…

The South African civic movement March and March has rejected accusations that its nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests are motivated by xenophobia or racial bias, insisting that its campaign seeks equal enforcement of immigration and municipal laws for all foreign nationals. The clarification comes after demonstrations intensified across several parts of the country this week, prompting…

School safety has become an increasingly urgent issue in South Africa’s Gauteng province after education authorities identified 245 schools requiring targeted intervention because of elevated risks linked to violence, crime and broader community challenges. The findings were presented by Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, during a review of school…

The United States’ Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has met with representatives from several South African organisations to discuss issues ranging from public safety and economic development to broader bilateral relations, as diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue. Among those attending the meeting were leaders from Solidarity, AfriForum, the Southern African…

South Africa is moving ahead with a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration system while stepping up border enforcement, as more than 35,000 people have either been deported or voluntarily repatriated through the Beitbridge Border Post since the beginning of last month. The increase in border processing comes amid heightened public debate over undocumented migration, including…

Amazon has announced a landmark investment in South Africa by supporting one of the world’s largest nature-based restoration initiatives, committing to rehabilitate more than 50,000 hectares of degraded land across the Eastern Cape through the planting of approximately 180 million spekboom shrubs. The project is expected to generate significant environmental and economic benefits, creating around…