Tag: South Africa
‘South Africans gave Nigerians green light to use Amapiano’ — DJ Maphorisa
DJ Maphorisa has waded into one of African music's most contested debates, arguing that South African artists themselves handed Nigerian musicians an [...]
South Africa mine dump collapse kills 14 illegal miners, search continues for more trapped
At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died, and eight more were hurt when part of a disused mine dump gave way near Rustenburg in South Africa's N [...]
South African protesters drag immigrants from homes, hand them to police
Groups of anti-immigration protesters seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg on Thursday and handed them over to police, in a hardening of [...]
Ghana halts Ramaphosa’s planned visit amid xenophobic attacks on its citizens in South Africa
Ghana has asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to postpone a planned visit to Accra, citing deep concern over an ongoing wave of anti-migrant [...]
Ireland deports 42 South Africans following immigration enforcement operations
Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals following immigration enforcement operations carried out in Dublin and other cities.
Authorities sa [...]
U.S. cuts HIV funding to South Africa, government redirects billions to sustain treatment
The United States has begun phasing out HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, citing political concerns, leaving the country scrambling to fill a massive [...]
Nigeria Evacuates Citizens from South Africa as Xenophobia Escalates
Nigeria has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment intensifies.
Officials in Abuja confirmed that flights carryi [...]
Mexico Defeats South Africa 2–0 in World Cup Opener at Estadio Azteca
Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 2–0 victory over South Africa in Mexico City.
Playing in front of a packed Estadi [...]
All you need to know about World Cup opening games
The much-awaited 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, 11th June, at the Estadio Barnote in Mexico City. Co-host Mexico will play [...]
South Africa police launch manhunt after 12 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting
South African police have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed in a mass shooting in Johannesburg.
Authorities said gunmen opened fire la [...]