May 05
South Africa: BMA Highlights Child Safety At Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa observes Child Protection Month this May, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, particularly in relation to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dodgy! - Ramaphosa's Private Visit to Mnangagwa Raises Eyebrows in Zimbabwe and South Africa
New Zimbabwe
The recent secret visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Sunday continues to raise more questions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Appears in South Africa Court Over Explosives Charges, Case Postponed to August
New Zimbabwe
FORMER member of Parliament (MP) Job Sikhala and his uncle, Alex Thema (78), appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court in Tshwane on Monday, 4 May 2026, facing charges of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Chamisa Condemns Anti-Migrant Violence in South Africa, Calls for SADC's Urgent Intervention
New Zimbabwe
Opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has condemned the ongoing xenophobic attacks against migrants in South Africa, calling for urgent regional intervention. Read more »
South Africa: Mckenzie Unveils Winners of Mzansi to the World Cup Fan Competition
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, describing the initiative as a celebration of… Read more »
South Africa: Is It Safe to Eat Cold Leftovers?
Daily Maverick
There are few things better than a cold slice of pizza for breakfast. But as delicious as scarfing down cold pizza is, there's also a risk of food poisoning if you aren't careful. Read more »
South Africa: Security Guard Shot Dead While Protecting Power Plant
Scrolla
Thulasizwe Gasa was shot three times in the head, chest and stomach while guarding a microgrid plant on 2 May. Police opened a murder case after the killers stole the guard's gun… Read more »
May 04
South Africa: It's Burning Down There: How Shame Is Keeping South Africa Girls From Looking After Their Sexual Health
DW
Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates stay stubbornly high. Read more »
Africa: More Nations Plan to Call Out South Africa Govt Over Xenophobic Violence
Daily Maverick
As the number of xenophobic attacks rises, Mozambique is expected to become the latest African country to complain to Pretoria about the alleged mistreatment of its citizens.… Read more »
South Africa: Price of Petrol and Diesel to Increase From Wednesday
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Calm As Hantavirus Case Confirmed
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Giant Pain Problem
GroundUp
Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, and it's not being properly managed Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigerians Seeking Return From South Africa Will Bear the Cost - Govt
Premium Times
Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily. Read more »
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Placed Under Administration
SAnews.gov.za
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the… Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia Lead As Tanzania, Zimbabwe Slip in Press Freedom Rankings
MISA
The World Press Freedom Index highlights the rise in coordinated online harassment, particularly against female journalists. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Taxi Bosses Promise End to Violence Over Routes
GroundUp
CODETA and CATA assure commuters there will be peace Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala Explosives Case Delayed As Defence Alleges Political Plot
263Chat
The case involving Zimbabwean opposition figure Job Sikhala and his uncle Alexander Ferrowst Thema has been postponed to 3 August 2026 by a South African court. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Road Rage Problem Goes Deeper Than Bad Drivers [analysis]
ISS
Accumulated stress, inequality and normalised violence find expression on the road - and a firearm can turn misperception fatal. Read more »
South Africa: New Sassa System Piloted in Bellville Office
GroundUp
The agency's plans to improve service by using technology Read more »
South Africa: Fuel and Fertiliser Costs Drive Up the Price of a Basic Food Basket
Daily Maverick
Food producers' use of fuel and fertiliser - affected by the US-Iran war - will impact food prices in South Africa (SA), as the fuel price is set to increase again in May. However,… Read more »
South Africa: No Arrests Yet in Kubheka Kidnapping Case - South African News Briefs - May 4, 2026
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South Africa: Committee On Health Notes Department's Response to Cruise Ship Health Incident [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Health has noted the media statement issued by the Department of Health confirming the deaths of two international tourists and the critical illness of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Demands Investigation, Autopsy of Citizens Killed in South Africa
Premium Times
Nigeria also demanded that the South African government take concrete action to address xenophobic violence in its states. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians in South Africa
Leadership
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over escalating tensions in South Africa, particularly protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals, warning that… Read more »
