July 01
South Africa: Rachel Matjeng Fired From SAPS Over Her Ties to Cat Matlala
SAPS dismissed Brigadier Rachel Matjeng on 30 June for accepting gratification, money laundering and giving Matlala a list of officers. Matjeng had earlier told the Madlanga… Read more »
South Africa: Driver Killed Taking Malawians to Repatriation Camp As Bus Flips On N1
A bus driver died after losing control near Musina, four kilometres from the Beitbridge border, authorities say fatigue was to blame. Eleven passengers being taken to the… Read more »
South Africa: Years of Fuel Price Drops and Not Once Did Your Taxi Fare Follow
Since at least 2017, South Africa's taxi associations have never reduced fares after a fuel price drop, despite 15 million commuters depending on taxis daily. Diesel dropped by… Read more »
June 30
Africa: The World is Watching, UN Says of South Africa's Protests
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the world body is closely monitoring South Africa's planned protests against undocumented migrants. Amnesty International accuses… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Traders Vanish As Nation Marches Against Illegal Immigration
Traders at Sizwe Shopping Centre and Protea Gardens Mall did not open their stalls on Tuesday, with no incidents reported in the area. One fruit and vegetable seller said fewer… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Send Netherlands Packing As Germans Also Crash Out
It was an unforgettable edition of Monday night football at the Fifa World Cup with two of the favourites falling prey to shock penalty shootout exits. Read more »
South Africa: Churches Step in to Keep Soweto March Peaceful
Apostle BJ Shondlana of Living Spring Bible Church says churches joined the march to encourage peace, not conflict. Shondlana says the government must act fast on illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Musina Swamped As Malawians Stuck At Border With Wrong Papers
More than 150 buses are due at Beitbridge as the Durban repatriation site closes, with most of its 7,000 people already moved to Musina. Buses without proper travel certificates… Read more »
South Africa: Police Warn Break the Law and You Will Be Arrested
Police have deployed officers across South Africa ahead of anti-illegal immigration protests expected in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria and other cities. Since March,… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Fled South Africa As Today's 'Leave or Else' Deadline Arrives
More than 8,000 foreign nationals were processed for repatriation at Beitbridge in under two weeks, government figures show. NATJOINTS head Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili… Read more »
South Africa: Mother Flees With Newborn, Ends Up Sleeping in the Rain At Epping
Diana Kagula fled Robertson with her one-month-old baby after South Africans threatened to kill her if she stayed past 30 June. Home Affairs says it can only declare people… Read more »
June 29
South Africa: Maile Exposes Rot Inside Gauteng Schools
Gauteng education officials have recorded 41 serious corruption and maladministration allegations in public schools between 2023 and June 2026. Johannesburg East, Ekurhuleni… Read more »
South Africa: Police Tell Bosses to Fire Illegal Workers or Shut Down
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South Africa: Thousands Stranded As Migrants Wait for Buses Home
More than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabweans, including mothers and babies, are waiting for travel documents while sleeping at a Home Affairs repatriation centre in Cape Town. … Read more »
South Africa: Senior Cop Shot Two Days Before He Was Due to Answer for What Was On His Phone
Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, was shot in his lower body in Houghton on Sunday night and rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital. Khan was due to… Read more »
June 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Progress After Chaotic Group Stage Finale
The Democratic Republic of Congo wrote history on Saturday, reaching the Fifa World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever after a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan capped a wild end to… Read more »
South Africa: Police Cancel All Leave Before June 30 Shutdown
· Every police officer will be expected to report for duty as authorities prepare for possible unrest during nationwide demonstrations against undocumented foreign… Read more »
Southern Africa: Gayton's Funding Cuts Leave Artists Fighting for Survival
· Actors say funding cuts have pushed many festivals into crisis, leaving thousands of artists and support workers without reliable work. Read more »
Africa: Illegal or Legal? Here's How South Africa's Work Visas Really Work
South Africa only issues work visas to foreign nationals who meet strict legal requirements and, in many cases, employers must first prove that no South African can do the job. Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Through to Semis As Aussies End India's World Cup Hopes
South Africa secured a semi-final spot at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday after Australia beat India by six wickets at Lord's. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bow Out, but With Heads Held High
Bafana Bafana's Fifa World Cup dream came to an end on Sunday, as co-hosts Canada snatched a 1-0 win in Los Angeles with a 90th minute strike from Stephen Eustaquio. Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Six Things Every South African Must Know Before 30 June Shutdown
More than 20 organisations say the 30 June marches are about enforcing South Africa's immigration laws, not attacking foreign nationals. Police say they are ready for any… Read more »
South Africa: Podcast - the March That Could Tear South Africa Apart
June 30 is days away. March and March have set their deadline and the country is holding its breath. On this week's Sharp Sharp, Rob Rose and Zukile Majova ask the question every… Read more »
South Africa: Spaza Shops Had Cockroaches but Residents Say Closures Will Leave Families Hungry
Greater Tzaneen Municipality shut down spaza shops in Lenyenye Township after inspectors found expired food, cockroaches and unhygienic kitchens on Thursday. Resident Noria Mpai… Read more »
South Africa: Skip Home Affairs Queues As 203 Bank Branches Now Offer Smart IDs
Capitec, Standard Bank and First National Bank now offer Smart ID services at 203 branches, with applications taking as little as five minutes. The government wants all South… Read more »
