Countries

Anti‑foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it

Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This... Read more

16 Jun

Countries

‘Profoundly heartbreaking’: WHO chief on SA xenophobia

Cape Town – The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has condemned the recent wave of... Read more

15 Jun

Countries

150 Malawians begin voluntary return from South Africa

Johannesburg – At least 150 Malawian nationals displaced in South Africa have begun their journey back home under a... Read more

8 Jun

Countries

Immigrant families bused out of Overberg after xenophobic violence

A mother and her child in Kleinmond on a bus back to Malawi. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Text by Matthew... Read more

8 Jun

Countries

‘We won’t allow anyone to exploit immigration to destabilise SA’ – Ramaphosa

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that government will not allow groups to use the issue of illegal... Read more

8 Jun

Countries

‘Eight dogs removed and euthanised’ following fatal attack in Klerksdorp

Klerksdorp, North West – An unidentified woman believed to be in her 30s was allegedly mauled to death by... Read more

6 Jun

Countries

In Photos: Hundreds march in Benoni demanding immigrants leave or face ‘different action’

Protesters arrived from hostels, carrying sticks and shields, as an anti-immigrant march proceeded through Actonville, Wattville and other areas... Read more

6 Jun

Countries

Namibia monitors situation as anti‑immigrant violence escalates in SA

Windhoek – Namibia has advised its citizens living in, studying in or travelling to South Africa to remain vigilant... Read more

4 Jun

Business

Premier warns xenophobic attacks threaten province’s economic stability

Cape Town – The Western Cape Government has strongly condemned all acts of violence, intimidation and lawlessness directed at... Read more

4 Jun

Countries

‘No cause can justify murder or assault’ – Police warn anti‑immigrant groups

Johannesburg – South African police warned anti-immigration groups Wednesday against taking the law into their own hands after two... Read more

4 Jun