Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in South Africa’s fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the country’s cabinet months before local elections. The reshuffle comes ahead of November’s local government elections, a key test for the party following the formation of the 10-party coalition government in 2024. Geordin Hill-Lewis, the...
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Anti-Migrant Protesters March Despite Ramaphosa Warning
Dozens of anti-illegal immigration protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, a day after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to act against groups accused of fuelling xenophobic violence. South Africa has experienced recurring outbreaks of anti-migrant violence, with tensions escalating this year as vigilante groups demanded that undocumented foreign nationals leave the...
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South Africa Demands Answers Over World Cup Visa Delays
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation from the country’s football association after visa issues delayed the national team’s departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Gayton McKenzie said he had requested a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and called for action against those responsible for the disruption.”I need...
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First Ghanaian Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa After Xenophobic Tensions
The first flight carrying Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions departed for the West African nation, Ghana’s foreign ministry said. About 800 Ghanaians are expected to leave South Africa after authorities in Accra arranged repatriation flights in response to protests and violence targeting foreigners. Fred Duhoe, an aide to Ghana’s foreign minister,...
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South Africa Ministers Hold Urgent Talks On Anti-Migration Protest
South African government ministers held urgent talks on Monday to address rising tensions over illegal migration as protests demanding the removal of undocumented foreign nationals intensified across the country. Citizen-led groups accusing illegal migrants of contributing to crime and taking jobs from locals have issued a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South...
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Xenophobia: Nigeria Says South Africa Not Doing Enough On Anti-Immigrant Attacks
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