South African transport sector feels pinch of anti-migrant protests as taxi council warns of punitive economic disruptions
South Africa has seen escalated anti-immigration protests in recent months, fuelled by concerns over unemployment, pressure on public services and border management.
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising against backdrop of Xenophobia fuelled slumping economy
Survivors of the violent protests, experts and young South Africans have lamented the challenges facing the country’s youth including inequality, high unemployment, poverty and social problems such as drug and alcohol abuse.
Morocco toyed with Brazil in their Word Cup opening match and it was a pointer Selecao’s best days are well in the past
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were outplayed by Morocco for large parts of their 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at MetLife Stadium. Morocco scored an excellent goal to take the lead when Ismael Saibari chipped the ball over Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, after racing on to a brilliant...
First batch Nigerians airlifted from South Africa after xenophobic attacks arrives home
Authorities in South Africa said the returnees were found to be in the country illegally, contradicting Nigerian officials that they were fleeing xenophobic attacks.
Violent crime shows no sign of subsiding from 23,000 murders last year as 12 are killed in poor South African community
Organised crime gangs have long vied for control of illegal mining and other activities in Johannesburg. Police did not provide a motive, saying the shooting is under investigation.
Nigeria leads Africa countries in evacuating citizens from South Africa in wake xenophobic attacks
South Africa has recently witnessed a wave of anti-immigration demonstrations, with organisers citing high domestic unemployment, rising crime rates and pressure on public infrastructure as primary concerns.
President Ramaphosa tells countrymen illegal immigration is not the cause of all South Africa’s economic woes
President Ramaphosa said many South Africans have expressed concerns about pressure on public services, unemployment, crime and competition for economic opportunities. The president cautioned against blaming migrants for all the country’s socio-economic challenges.
South African minister rules out ‘national shutdown’ over xenophobia fears, upholds citizens’ right to protests
Recent violence linked to the protests has already resulted in fatalities. This has prompted several African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambique to issue safety advisories and facilitate the evacuation or voluntary repatriation of their citizens.
South Africa acknowledges migration threats to job security but denies xenophobic accusations
DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola has engaged counterparts from several African countries, including Ghana and Nigeria, to brief them on developments and reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to protecting the rights of all people living in the country, said the department.
