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WATCH | One killed, shops looted as Alexandra anti-immigration protest turns violent
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (285+ words) Johannesburg " One person has reportedly been shot and killed in Alexandra following anti-illegal immigration protests on Tuesday, 30 June, as demonstrations in parts of the country descended into violence. According to e NCA, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with…...
Madlanga Commission withdraws Khan application after it is deemed "too vague
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (212+ words) Cape Town " The Madlanga Commission has withdrawn Major-General Feroz Khan's application to present portions of his evidence behind closed doors after Commission Chair Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga ruled that the request was too vague to warrant approval. According to IOL, Khan's…...
South Africa repatriations top 25, 000
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (380+ words) Johannesburg "South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25, 000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure. The outflows come as thousands seek to leave over safety fears after…...
Several arrested for looting as anti-immigration protests remain largely peaceful, says police ministry
1+ day, 6+ min ago (511+ words) Cape Town " The Ministry of Police says several people have been arrested in connection with incidents of looting and attempted looting reported in parts of South Africa during the nationwide marches held on Tuesday, 30 June. According to IOL, the ministry…...
LIVE | Stones fly in Yeoville as anti-immigration marchers clash with residents
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (1685+ words) Violence broke out in Johannesburg on Tuesday as marchers and residents of Yeoville exchanged stones during demonstrations linked to the nationwide protests taking place across South Africa. According to News24s live coverage, tensions escalated in the area as groups confronted each…...
LIVE | 30 June protests unfold across SA with strong security presence
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1666+ words) Protests linked to anti-immigration sentiment and broader socio-economic grievances are taking place across several South African cities on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, prompting a heightened security response from law enforcement agencies. Police and other security structures have been deployed in multiple provinces…...
Zimbabwe arrests man over recruitment for Russian army
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (219+ words) Harare " Zimbabwe's counter-terrorism police said Monday they had arrested and charged a man with recruiting five people to join the Russian army. Several investigations, including one by AFP, have exposed how Russia has lured men from African countries with promises…...
Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (617+ words) Johannesburg " South Africa faces nationwide anti-immigrant marches after hardline citizen-led groups ordered undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday. The unrest has already killed at least four people, with thousands of African migrants fleeing home or huddling in makeshift…...
Ramaphosa meets anti-illegal immigration movement leaders
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1715+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Monday evening with leaders linked to the anti-illegal immigration movement, including media personality Ngizwe Mchunu and Nkosikhona Phakel'umthakathi Ndabandaba, in discussions focused on rising public concerns over undocumented migration in South Africa. According to posts…...
WATCH | Over 2, 000 Zimbabweans pack Cape Town refugee centre ahead of 30 June deadline
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (411+ words) Cape Town " More than 2, 000 Zimbabwean nationals are being housed at the Cape Town Refugee Reception Centre in Epping, despite the facility being designed to accommodate only 300 people, as fears surrounding the 30 June deadline set by anti-immigration groups continue to grow....