June 29
South Africa: Maile Exposes Rot Inside Gauteng Schools
Scrolla
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: 'Immigration System Requires Substantial Reform' - President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly, while warning that acts of violence,… Read more »
South Africa: Lessons From Africa On the Costs of South Africa's Migration Approaches [analysis]
ISS
Precedents show that crackdowns and tighter regulations often have negative domestic and diplomatic consequences, sometimes lasting decades. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: 'No One Cares' - GBV Survivor Waits Five Hours for Emergency HIV Medication At Soweto Clinic
Health-e
Gauteng: When Mphonyana Mtamane arrived at Zola Clinic in Soweto on the morning of 27 May 2026, she was visibly injured, with bruises and scratches showing on her face and neck. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Warns Protesters Against Violence Before Anti-Migrant Demonstrations
Capital FM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm warning that any criminal conduct during planned nationwide protests against undocumented immigration will be met with the… Read more »
South Africa: March and March Has Delivered Nothing but Suffering [editorial]
GroundUp
The anti-immigration campaign has caused deaths, widespread displacement, and loss of income for South Africans Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Plans to Evacuate Nationals From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Independent (Kampala)
The Government of Uganda has announced plans to evacuate Ugandan nationals from South Africa following rising anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests targeting foreign… Read more »
South Africa: Could the NHI Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentiment?
Bhekisisa
As anti-immigrant protests gather momentum, a clause in the NHI Act could deny many refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants HIV treatment — despite Health Minister… Read more »
South Africa: Crime Intelligence's Feroz Khan 'In Critical Condition'
Daily Maverick
Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has been shot in what police have referred to as an attempted assassination, in the same week he was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga… Read more »
South Africa: Police Investigate Major General Khan's Attempted Murder
SAPS
The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026
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South Africa: Eskom Records More Than 400 Days Without Load Shedding
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has crossed an infrastructure milestone, hitting 406 consecutive days without load shedding, even as plummeting winter temperatures drive up power use across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Health Warns of Rising Drug-Induced Psychosis
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is sounding the alarm over the damage rising substance abuse is inflicting on mental health, highlighting a sharp increase in drug-induced… Read more »
South Africa: Zimbabweans and Malawians Wait Hours At Beitbridge Border for Repatriation
GroundUp
Border Management Authority says Home Affairs and police checks must be completed before arriving at the border Read more »
Malawi: Lilongwe District Council, HRCC Hold Talks Over Planned Anti-Xenophobia Protests
Nyasa Times
Officials from the Lilongwe District Council are today meeting representatives of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) to discuss the postponement of planned… Read more »
South Africa: New Demerit System - What South African Motorists Need to Know
Daily Maverick
The AARTO demerit system is expected to roll out from 1 July 2026. Many motorists may be unclear about how it will work and what the consequences could be. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Stranded As Migrants Wait for Buses Home
Scrolla
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
Scrolla
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 »
Uganda: Uganda to Evacuate Citizens From South Africa As June 30 Anti-Migrant Deadline Looms
Nile Post
Uganda is set to evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant sentiment and growing fears of violence targeting foreign nationals. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Next Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa Tuesday - Govt
Vanguard
The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Captivates South African Travel Trade With High-Impact Three-City Roadshow
Mauritius Tourism
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island's leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city roadshow across… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobic Tendencies Will Kill Our South African Dream
Namibian
Twice I was there when South Africa was the centre of the universe. The last decade of the 20th century heralded the arrival of a nation poised to lead through moral example, as we… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cape Town - Gift of the Givers Concerned Over Undocumented Zimbabweans Spending Evening At Home Affairs Centre
New Zimbabwe
Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has expressed concern over more than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals who spent the evening at the Home Affairs Department's… Read more »
South Africa: Mpumalanga Urges Protesters to Maintain Law and Order
SAnews.gov.za
The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, has appealed to the organisers of demonstrations against illegal immigration to maintain calm, peace, and restraint. Read more »
