Tag: #SouthAfrica
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RAMAPHOSA ORDERS TOUGHER ACTIONS ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION AS XENOPHOBIA FEARS RISE IN SOUTH AFRICA
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced sweeping new measures to address illegal migration, amid rising public tension, anti-foreigner protests and fears of renewed xenophobic violence in the country. In a national address, Ramaphosa said his government would tighten immigration enforcement, strengthen border controls, tackle corruption in the immigration system and introduce tougher penalties for…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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NIGERIA SUMMONS SOUTH AFRICAN ENVOY OVER ATTACKS ON CITIZENS
Diplomatic tensions are heating up as Nigeria demands answers over rising hostility toward its citizens in South Africa. Abuja, May 2, 2026 — Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner for a high-level meeting on May 4, following reports of protests, harassment, and attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu…
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NICASA ISSUES SAFETY ALERT AS ANTI-FOREIGN PROTESTS LOOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa has warned Nigerians in South Africa to be extra cautious ahead of planned anti-foreign protests scheduled for April 27–29. NICASA President-General Frank Onyekwelu says past experiences show these protests can quickly escalate, making vigilance critical—especially in Gauteng Province. Avoid protest zones, limit movement, and if possible, stay indoors. Business…
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MIDEAST WAR SHOCKWAVES: GLOBAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT – SACCI WARNS
Rising conflict in the Middle East is rattling global markets and casting doubt on economic recovery plans worldwide. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is worsening instability in global financial markets and threatening economic recovery prospects in South Africa and beyond. In a statement,…
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STORM SINKS NIGERIAN TUGBOAT OFF SOUTH AFRICA, 1 DEAD, 5 MISSING
A routine return voyage turned tragic after a violent storm swallowed a Nigerian-owned tugboat off South Africa’s coast. The vessel, identified as LEO, was heading back to Lagos with 18 people onboard when it ran into turbulent weather about 18 nautical miles offshore along the busy Cape Town–Durban corridor late Saturday night. The tug had…
