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Nigeria Parliament Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Attacks on Nigerians

September 11, 2026

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers and parliamentary officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities, citing recurring attacks and hostility

Trump Criticises Ramaphosa’s Land Policy, Threatens To Cut Off Funding To South Africa

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Ramaphosa Vows Arrests Over Violence Against Immigrants

August 26, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to arrest and prosecute those responsible for instigating or carrying out violence against immigrants, saying authorities are gathering evidence and that “there will be arrests”.

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Black Coffee Wins R7m Court Battle Against Maserati Over Undelivered Car

August 24, 2026

Grammy Award-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has won a court battle against Maserati South Africa after the luxury carmaker failed to deliver a customised vehicle that was the subject

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Adetshina vows to continue legal fight over South African immigration status

August 21, 2026

Former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina has vowed to continue challenging her immigration status in South Africa after a court postponed proceedings over her possible detention pending deportation until February 2027,

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83 Nigerians Set to Return From South Africa As Xenophobic Tensions Persists

August 18, 2026

Another 83 Nigerians are expected to return home from South Africa on Wednesday, August 19, amid renewed concerns over Afrophobic attacks and growing anti-foreigner sentiment in the country, Prime Business Africa reports.

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South Africa Launches Digital Travel Authorisation to Ease Entry, Strengthen Border Security

August 14, 2026

South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), introducing a digital immigration system designed to make international travel faster and more predictable while strengthening border security and combating visa fraud,

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South Africa Seeks Reimbursement From Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia for Repatriation Costs

August 12, 2026

South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia for costs incurred in deporting and repatriating tens of thousands of foreign nationals as authorities intensify a crackdown on undocumented migration, Prime

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Nigerian Demand for South Africa Visas Nearly Doubles Despite Xenophobia Concerns

August 11, 2026

Demand for South African visas from Nigerians has nearly doubled despite concerns over attacks on foreign nationals, South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, said, highlighting continued travel and business ties

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South Africa Opposes Isolation Over Migration, Seeks Africa-Wide Response

August 5, 2026

South Africa has renewed its call for the African Union (AU) to convene a continent-wide conference on migration, arguing that rising migration pressures and anti-migrant sentiment require a coordinated African response rather

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Why Oprah Winfrey Is Closing Her South Africa Girls’ Academy After Two Decades

August 2, 2026

Oprah Winfrey’s decision to close the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa after the 2027 academic year is part of a broader plan to expand her education initiative

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Tyla Removes Lagos Performance From A*POP World Tour Schedule

July 31, 2026

South African singer Tyla has removed her planned Lagos performance from the official itinerary of her A*POP World Tour, following a wave of boycott calls from some Nigerians over concerns surrounding reported

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‘Don’t Punish Tyla for Xenophobic Acts,’ Sani Tells Nigerians Amid Boycott Calls

July 30, 2026

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has appealed to Nigerians to allow South African singer Tyla to perform peacefully in Lagos, arguing that the artiste should not be blamed for xenophobic attacks

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Tinubu Snubs South African Envoy Over Xenophobia Crisis, Demands Ratification of Early Warning Pact

July 28, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special delegation from South Africa sent to Abuja to address renewed tensions over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, insisting that Pretoria must demonstrate concrete commitment

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Nigeria Extends Evacuation Flights for Citizens in South Africa

July 6, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its evacuation operations for nationals in South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic protests and attacks targeting foreign migrants, as earlier airlift efforts have already

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Air Peace, FG Evacuate 262 Nigerians from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks

June 11, 2026

Air Peace Limited, in partnership with the Federal Government, on Thursday evacuated 262 Nigerians from South Africa following a recent wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country,

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FG Evacuates 262 Nigerians from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks

June 11, 2026

The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerian nationals affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the first batch of 262 citizens expected to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday, Prime

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Ramaphosa Unveils Tougher Migration Strategy, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

June 8, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive government strategy aimed at tightening border security, combating illegal immigration and overhauling the country’s migration management system, as authorities seek to address

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Malema Condemns Anti-Migrant Narrative as Ghana Repatriates 300 Citizens from South Africa

May 28, 2026

South African opposition leader and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president, Julius Malema, has criticised the growing tendency to blame migrants for unemployment and crime, questioning whether the removal of foreigners from the

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EFF Vows to Oppose Ramaphosa’s Judicial Review Bid Over Phala Phala Report

May 11, 2026

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has vowed to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned judicial review application against the Section 89 Independent Panel Report on the Phala Phala scandal, accusing

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign After Constitutional Court Ruling on Phala Phala Matter

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign from office following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment ordering Parliament to revive impeachment proceedings linked to the controversial Phala Phala

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Ramaphosa Condemns Xenophobic Violence, Vows Tougher Action Against Illegal Immigration

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent xenophobic violence and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country, describing the perpetrators as opportunists exploiting public frustration under the guise of

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Nigeria, South Africa Seek to Ease Tensions Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

May 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has disclosed that the Federal Government is proceeding with plans to evacuate Nigerians willing to leave South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions and anti-foreigner protests

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Ghana Pushes Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa to AU Agenda

May 7, 2026

The Government of Ghana has formally requested that the African Union place the growing wave of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa on the agenda of its Eighth Mid-Year Coordination

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Ghana Repatriates Citizen from South Africa Amid Rising Safety Concerns

May 6, 2026

The Government of Ghana has facilitated the return of a Ghanaian national, Mr. Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, from South Africa, as part of ongoing efforts to protect its citizens abroad. Ghana’s Minister for

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Nigeria Senate Approves Delegation to South Africa Over Renewed Xenophobic Attacks on Citizens

May 5, 2026

The Nigerian Senate has approved the constitution of a joint National Assembly ad hoc committee to embark on a fact-finding and diplomatic mission to South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks

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Nigeria, South Africa Seek Structured Intervention as Migration Tensions Resurface Amid Fresh Protests

May 5, 2026

Nigeria and South Africa are moving toward a more structured diplomatic intervention on migration and citizen protection following renewed anti-immigration protests in parts of South Africa that have triggered the planned voluntary

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Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Anti-Foreigner Protests, Seeks Protection for Citizens

May 4, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Abuja over rising tensions linked to recent anti-foreigner protests in the country, amid concerns for the safety of Nigerian

Why Nigerian Students In Sudan Can’t Be Evacuated Now – Abike Dabiri-Erewa

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NIDCOM Raises Alarm Over Renewed Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa, Demands Urgent Protection for Nigerians

April 29, 2026

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has raised concern over renewed xenophobic tensions in South Africa, calling on authorities in Pretoria to take immediate and decisive steps to protect Nigerians and other

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Ghana Summons South African Envoy Over Renewed Xenophobic Incidents Targeting Foreign Nationals

April 24, 2026

Ghana has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Accra, Mr. Thando Dalamba, following renewed reports of xenophobic incidents targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, in what marks the

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Protests Erupt in South Africa Over Installation of ‘Igbo King’

March 31, 2026

Protests have broken out in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province following the installation of a Nigerian community leader, with reports of violence targeting property owned by foreign nationals. Local media reported that

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Explosive Cash‑In‑Transit Heist Rocks Newlands West, Durban

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside Midway Mall in Newlands West on Friday, March 27, 2026, as armed suspects carried out a brazen cash‑in‑transit (CIT) robbery that included the detonation of an armoured vehicle and the theft of an undisclosed amount of money. According

March 28, 2026

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Cape Town Airport Fire Disrupts International Flights

A fire at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday caused major disruption to flight operations, forcing the temporary suspension of international departures and the diversion of inbound flights. The blaze, which broke out near the international terminal in the morning, led to

February 24, 2026

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Mugabe’s Son Arrested in South Africa Over Alleged Shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga, the son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in South Africa following an alleged shooting at his residence in Johannesburg. Police say the incident took place at his home in the upmarket Hyde Park suburb, where an

February 19, 2026

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4 Suspects Now in Custody Over Murder of Nigerian E-Hailing Driver in Pretoria

Four suspects are now in custody over the brutal killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac David Satlat, whose body was discovered in Pretoria West last week, Prime Business Africa reports. Three suspects appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing

February 16, 2026

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South Africa Cracks Down on Traffic After 13 Children Die in Crash

South African authorities have called for stricter road safety enforcement after a minibus carrying schoolchildren collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg, killing 13 pupils. The crash occurred on Monday when police said the minibus driver appeared to lose control while

January 19, 2026

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South Africa Probes Alleged Defiance of Presidential Order as Iranian Warships Join Naval Exercise

South Africa has launched a high-level inquiry into allegations that its military ignored a direct presidential instruction by allowing Iranian warships including a vessel linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to participate in the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace

January 17, 2026

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South African Court Blocks $3 Billion Electricity Tariff Deal Over Lack of Public Input

The Pretoria High Court has thrown out a controversial agreement between Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), allowing the company to recover an extra $3 billion from electricity consumers. Earlier this year, Eskom

December 23, 2025

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Spending-Spree Black Friday Sees South Africans Swipe Over US$27.5 Million by Noon

South Africans had already spent more than R500 million (about US$27.5 million) by midday on Black Friday, according to data from payment platforms Ecentric Payment Systems and Peach Payments. By noon, approximately 1.5 million transactions had been processed across the two platforms.

December 2, 2025

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South Africa Reports 63 Murders a Day Despite Year-on-Year Decline

Despite a drop in the national murder rate, South Africa recorded an average of 63 murders per day between April and September 2025. This was contained in quarterly crime statistics released by the South African Police Service SAPS on Friday. The report

December 2, 2025

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South Africa’s Constitutional Court: Parents To Share Parental Leave Equally

In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for gender equality and family rights, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that all parents of newborns are entitled to equal parental leave. The court unanimously found key provisions of the Basic Conditions

October 4, 2025

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