Tag: South Africa
South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay was announced on Friday as the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. [...]
South African arrested at OR Tambo Airport with heroin worth $120,000 after flying in from Accra
A 52-year-old South African national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after arriving on a flight from Accra, Gh [...]
‘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 [...]