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thesouthafrican.comSouth African Researchers Develop Quantum and AI Tools for Cybersecurity
Scientists and startup companies in South Africa are applying quantum communication and AI-powered tools to address rising global cyber threats. The work focuses on strengthening data protection methods.
nbcnews.comSouth Africa Inquiry Receives Court Challenge Over Subpoena Timing
Former president Thabo Mbeki filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to suspend a summons to appear before an inquiry examining delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions. The application cites a pending Constitutional Court ruling on the inquiry chair…
france24.comSouth African Impeachment Committee to Hold First Meeting on President Scandal
Parliament scheduled the first meeting of an impeachment committee for Monday to examine allegations involving the president. The session follows a Constitutional Court decision this month that revived the process.
citizen.co.zaSouth Africa Tobacco Bill Remains Pending as Smoking Raises TB Risks
A South African public health professor states that the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, tabled in December 2022, has not yet passed. The bill would add packaging rules, advertising limits, and stronger smoke-free laws. Smoking already contributes to…
manilatimes.netWorld Vape Day Highlights South Africa Tobacco Policy Debate
World Vape Day is observed on May 30, 2026. The World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day on May 31 with calls for tighter vape and nicotine pouch rules. South African lawmakers are considering those recommendations.
rove.meSouth Africa Producer Prices Rise 4.8 Percent in April
Monthly producer inflation reached its highest level in two years. Higher fertilizer and energy costs linked to the Iran war contributed to the increase.
citizen.co.zaSouth Africa: Four Killed in Addo Attacks One Year Ago
GroundUp reported that four people died in xenophobic attacks in Addo, South Africa. No arrests have been made in the cases. Anti-immigrant sentiment has increased again in the area.
thesouthafrican.comSouth Africa Names 26-Player Squad for 2026 World Cup
The South African Football Association selected a 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nineteen players are based in South Africa, five compete in Europe, and two play in the United States.
thesouthafrican.comSouth African agrotech firm SwiftVEE moves livestock sales online
SwiftVEE is developing an online platform to conduct cattle auctions. The company aims to shift a portion of South Africa's livestock transactions away from traditional in-person sales.
Los Angeles TimesU.S. to Admit 10,000 White South Africans as Refugees This Year
The Trump administration announced it will raise the refugee cap for white South Africans by 10,000 while keeping the overall program closed to other nationalities. South African officials and Afrikaner groups rejected the claim of an emergency.
blackenterprise.comHundreds of Ghana Nationals Leave South Africa on Voluntary Repatriation Flight
Hundreds of Ghana nationals departed South Africa aboard a voluntary repatriation flight. The move follows reported increases in anti-immigrant sentiment and fear of attacks among non-South Africans.
vanguardngr.comPeter Obi Says Economic Conditions Drive Nigerian Migration to South Africa
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi stated that many Nigerians facing attacks in South Africa choose to stay rather than return home. He also noted Nigeria's inability to secure its own territory despite past peacekeeping contributions.
blackenterprise.comGhana Repatriates Citizens from South Africa
Ghanaian authorities started flying the first of 800 registered citizens home from Johannesburg on Wednesday morning after weeks of anti-immigrant demonstrations. An initial 300 passengers were scheduled to depart, with more flights planned in coming days.
Usa TodayTrump raises U.S. refugee cap by 10,000, limited to white South Africans
President Trump signed an emergency order raising the annual refugee admissions cap from 7,500 to 17,500 for the current fiscal year. The additional 10,000 slots are reserved exclusively for Afrikaners, members of South Africa's white minority.
The BbcSouth African President Files Court Challenge to Parliamentary Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the High Court in Cape Town to set aside a report that recommended further consideration of impeachment proceedings. The report stems from a 2022 panel finding on cash allegedly stolen from his farm.
citizen.co.zaKing Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Cover Funeral Costs After Convoy Crash
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will pay for the funeral of a woman killed when his official convoy struck her vehicle. The incident occurred last week on the N2 highway in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
citizen.co.zaAfrican Ambassadors Postpone Own Africa Day Events Over Security Concerns
African ambassadors to South Africa said they postponed their separate Africa Day events for security reasons. They stated they did not intend to boycott South Africa's main Africa Day event in Moruleng.
jta.orgSouth African Groups Condemn Treatment of Migrants by Officials
South African organizations and individuals issued a statement criticizing law enforcement actions involving migrants in KwaZulu-Natal and accusing political leaders of using anti-migrant rhetoric ahead of local elections.
thesouthafrican.comSouth African Ministers to Visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital After Public Protector Report
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will meet hospital and provincial officials on Tuesday. The visit follows a Public Protector report that found only half of allocated repair funds were spent after a 2021 fire.
New York PostRetired couple found stabbed and bound in South African river
A retired married couple was found dead with stab wounds and bound hands in the Limpopo River inside Kruger National Park. Police are investigating whether the pair interrupted a poaching operation. Their vehicle was also reported stolen.
citizen.co.zaSouth African Security Ministers to Meet on Immigration Protests
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster ministers will hold an urgent meeting Monday at the Union Buildings in Tshwane to address recent protests over immigration and illegal foreign nationals.
news24.comDurban Safe House Provides Temporary Care for Infants Awaiting Adoption
A Durban facility assists mothers considering adoption by offering baby supplies and counseling. Staff also visit maternity wards to deliver care packs and discuss options with new mothers.
sabcnews.comJohannesburg Police Say Viral Video of Traffic Light Arrest Is Two Years Old
Social media posts in May 2026 claimed Johannesburg metro police had arrested five foreign nationals found with stolen traffic lights. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department stated the video dates to an operation two years earlier and shows no arrests.
opindia.comSouth African Lab Identifies Hantavirus on Cruise Ship in 24 Hours
South African infectious disease specialists confirmed hantavirus as the cause of illness on the MV Hondius cruise ship within one day of receiving the case. The Andes strain was identified through blood tests on an elderly British passenger evacuated to Johannesburg.
freepressjournal.inSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Legal Team Seeks Review of Panel Report on Farm Burglary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team plans to request a review of an independent panel's report. The report found he may have breached the constitution in his handling of a burglary at his game farm.
thesouthafrican.comEFF Leader Says South African Healing Requires Reparations and a Generation
EFF leader Julius Malema stated that a free and healed South Africa will take a generation and must include financial reparations from former colonizers and apartheid sponsors.
thesouthafrican.comU.S. government plans to increase white South African refugee admissions
The U.S. government announced it will raise the number of white South Africans admitted as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500. Officials cited unforeseen developments in South Africa as creating an emergency refugee situation.
citizen.co.zaSouth African Party Expels District Councillor Over Allegations
The Inkatha Freedom Party announced the expulsion of a district councillor following a National Council decision. The action came after the council received multiple allegations over time.
Al JazeeraPro-Palestine Protest Held at Oldest Colonial Building in Cape Town
Protesters gathered at South Africa's oldest remaining colonial building in Cape Town to mark the Nakba and express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The demonstration took place on May 17, 2026.
thesouthafrican.comRamaphosa Launches Legal Challenge Against Planned Parliamentary Impeachment Hearing
President Cyril Ramaphosa is mounting a two-pronged legal effort to prevent an impeachment hearing over an alleged cover-up of a burglary at his game farm. The move comes as South Africa's parliament prepares to examine the matter involving the president. Ramaphosa, who has led t…
citizen.co.zaAnti-Immigration Marches in Johannesburg Spark Clashes, Conflicting Police Statements and Fresh Court Limits on Vigilantism
Our City News reporters documented violence during recent marches in Johannesburg, including assaults on migrants and threats to police, even as Gauteng police described the events as peaceful. Johannesburg Metro Police confirmed approval for only one march on 29 April 2026.
citizen.co.zaSouth Africa to Begin Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injections in Mpumalanga on June 5
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced the rollout of the twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, with stocks arriving in two weeks and initial distribution to 360 facilities in high-burden districts. The Global Fund for HIV, TB and Malaria will finance the programme for South A…
citizen.co.zaSouth Africa Constitutional Court Rules Rejected Asylum Seekers Cannot Submit New Applications
The court overturned a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling on 13 May 2026, finding that current legislation does not allow repeat asylum applications. Human rights organisations and immigrant community leaders expressed disappointment, warning that rejected applicants could face depor…
Al JazeeraSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Impeachment Inquiry Over 2020 Cash Theft Allegations
President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to resign after a Constitutional Court ruling revived a 2022 parliamentary report on allegations that he covered up a 2020 burglary at his Phala Phala ranch where foreign currency was stolen. The multi-party committee will investigate whether he…
SemaforSouth Africa Arrests Police Counter-Intelligence Chief Feroz Khan on Corruption and Gold Smuggling Charges
Feroz Khan, Senior Crime Intelligence Officer and head of police counter-intelligence, was arrested on May 13, 2026. Prosecutors allege he facilitated a gold smuggling syndicate operating through O.R. Tambo International Airport. The arrest comes during a national inquiry into po…
thesouthafrican.comSouth Africa Government Provides R20 Million for Video Assistant Referee Rollout
The South African Football Association has received R20 million from the government to implement VAR technology. Officials said the system will be operational across professional football leagues by the start of the 2026/27 season. The funding follows earlier statements from the…
citizen.co.za1,347 Malawians Return Home from South Africa via Mwanza and Dedza Borders in 11 Days
Immigration authorities recorded 777 arrivals at Mwanza and 570 at Dedza between 1 May and 11 May 2026. Officials described the influx as abnormal and linked it to intensified enforcement actions in South Africa. Remittances from Malawian workers there remain a vital economic lif…
SemaforConstitutional Court Orders Parliament to Restart Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced late on May 12, 2026, that he will challenge a Constitutional Court ruling ordering parliament to restart an impeachment inquiry over his handling of the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala game farm. The court found parliament's earlie…
mg.co.zaSouth African President Ramaphosa Rejects Calls to Resign After Constitutional Court Ruling on Phala Phala Scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign following a Constitutional Court judgment that set aside a 2022 National Assembly vote and ordered the Phala Phala farm theft report referred to an impeachment committee. Ramaphosa announced he will seek judicial review of the ind…
freepressjournal.inSouth African President Ramaphosa Says He Will Contest Report on 2020 Farm Robbery
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he would contest a report that criticized his handling of a 2020 robbery at his farm. The nation's top court issued a ruling that revived public attention to the incident. Ramaphosa rejected calls for him to stand down.
Abc NewsSouth African Parliament to Form Impeachment Committee on Ramaphosa Cash Allegations
South Africa's Parliament announced it will establish an impeachment committee to review four-year-old allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa hid the theft of more than $500,000 in cash from his game ranch. The move follows a Constitutional Court ruling that a 2022 parliament…
citizen.co.zaPick n Pay Proposes Changes to Worker Benefits and Rosters
SACCAWU says the supermarket chain wants to eliminate night transport, cheap meals, Sunday bonus pay and 13th cheques for full-time staff. Pick n Pay denies any plan to fire workers and says it sent legal notices only to discuss operational changes while reporting worsening losse…
SemaforSouth African Court Orders Revival of Impeachment Inquiry Against President
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked impeachment proceedings against the president in 2022. The decision revives scrutiny over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 in foreign currency from the president's Phala Phala game farm. Op…
SemaforSouth Africa Cuts Fuel Tax Levy as Energy Costs Rise
The government reduced the fuel tax levy last month in a temporary measure projected to cost 17 billion rand. The reduction is scheduled to halve in June and end in July. Officials face challenges in allowing the measure to expire given economic conditions and upcoming local elec…
rove.meSouth Africa Loses More Than 32,000 Teachers Over Five Years
South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in the past five years, an average of more than 6,000 annually. Parliamentary data shows most departures were resignations driven by workload, career changes and emigration. A fellowship program is providing mentorship, community su…
citizen.co.zaGauteng High Court to Rule on Whether Baby Boxes Violate Children's Act
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is scheduled to decide on 7 May 2026 whether baby saving boxes are legal. The Minister of Social Development argues that parents who place infants in them are guilty of abandonment under the Children's Act. Multiple rights organisations, admitte…
citizen.co.zaSouth African President Expects Action Against Violent Protesters
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to prevent violence during anti-immigrant demonstrations that have spread across several major cities. Magwenya stated that South Africans are not a xenophobic people and that the pr…
indianexpress.comSouth Africa Appoints Acting Police Commissioner After Suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the national police commissioner on 23 April and appointed the chief financial officer as acting commissioner. The move follows an investigation into a procurement scandal involving fraud and corruption charges.
citizen.co.zaZimbabwe Ranks 15th, South Africa 7th on Hanke's 2025 Misery Index
Zimbabwe placed 15th and South Africa seventh on economist Steve Hanke's 2025 Annual Misery Index, marking the first time Zimbabwe has ranked better than its neighbor. Venezuela, Sudan and Turkey occupy the three worst positions. Hanke attributed South Africa's decline to high un…
app.buzzsumo.comPLO Lumumba Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on African Migrants in South Africa
Lawyer PLO Lumumba sent an open letter to South African officials on May 6 condemning attacks on African migrants. The letter cited incidents in Johannesburg and Pretoria, including looting of businesses and calls for repatriation by at least 130 Nigerians. Lumumba argued the vio…
thehindu.comSouth Africa Withdraws AI Policy Over Fake Citations
South Africa withdrew its Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy 17 days after publication in April 2026 after at least six of 67 sources in the bibliography were found to be fabricated by AI. The incident marks the first time a government has withdrawn an official documen…
ecns.cnRamaphosa Holds Informal Bilateral Meeting with Mnangagwa on Zimbabwean President’s Private Farm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 4 May 2026 and was joined by wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, whose assets have been frozen in South Africa where he is wanted for alleged money laundering. Presidency spoke…
SemaforNearly 8 Million South Africans Used Cryptocurrency in First Half of 2025
A report found that 7.8 million South Africans used cryptocurrency platforms during the first six months of 2025. More than two-thirds of those surveyed said they were roughly familiar with crypto. South Africa regulates crypto as a financial instrument and taxes gains and losses…
citizen.co.zaHeavy Rains Cause Flooding in Northern Cape, Free State and North West, Killing Three and Displacing Thousands
Heavy flooding has isolated communities across multiple South African provinces, with school closures ordered in the Western Cape and rescue operations underway in several districts. The death toll has reached three amid ongoing storms in the Eastern Cape.
thesouthafrican.comXenophobic Attacks in South Africa Prompt Evacuation Requests from Over 200 Malawians
The Malawi government has received more than 200 calls from its citizens in South Africa seeking repatriation amid a new wave of xenophobic violence in cities including Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria. Foreign nationals have faced attacks, threats and killings, prompting respon…
washingtonpost.comAfrican Countries Protest Alleged Xenophobic Violence Against Their Citizens in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have formally raised concerns with South Africa about the mistreatment of their citizens amid rising xenophobic attacks. Mozambique is expected to join the complaints during a presidential meeting. Nigeria announced plans for an evacuation flight and reported tw…
SemaforMoody's Stops Rating South African Debt
Global credit ratings agency Moody's has withdrawn its license in South Africa, shifting focus to cross-border services while endorsing its subsidiary GCR for local markets. Separately, South Africa's social grant agency reassured recipients that payments will proceed on schedule…
vanguardngr.comNigeria Requires Citizens to Self-Fund Voluntary Repatriation from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria's government stated that Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa due to xenophobic violence must cover their own travel costs. About 130 have registered interest following recent killings of two Nigerians. The process will be facilitated but not funded…
SemaforMoody’s Relinquishes South African License, Names GCR as Domestic Ratings Subsidiary
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s gave up its South African license on May 4, 2026, as part of a shift to prioritize cross-border investors and international funding for African issuers. The move leaves a regulatory gap that its subsidiary GCR, the continent’s biggest home-gro…
thesouthafrican.comSouth Africa Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices Starting Wednesday
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced increases in fuel prices effective from Wednesday. Petrol prices will rise by R3.27 per litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19 per litre. The adjustments follow rises in international crude oil and product prices ami…