Thousands of Malawian nationals sheltering in South Africa could soon begin their journey home after the Malawian government secured 55 buses to support a large-scale repatriation operation. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs in Malawi confirmed on Wednesday that the buses had been hired as preparations intensified to return citizens
The Malawi government has declared the plight of approximately 10,000 of its citizens in South Africa a national disaster, signalling the growing urgency of a humanitarian crisis unfolding amid rising anti-immigration tensions across the country. In a dramatic appeal for assistance, authorities in Lilongwe have called on development partners, businesses,
The parliamentary process examining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the Phala Phala saga is set to continue this week, despite a last-minute attempt to stop it through the courts, deepening a political and legal confrontation at the heart of South Africa’s democracy. At the centre of the
Mayibuye Afrika Movement and March and March agree on joint action amid growing anti-immigration protests JOHANNESBURG – As tensions around undocumented immigration continue to dominate public debate across South Africa, Mayibuye Afrika Movement President Floyd Shivambu has held high-level talks with March and March leader Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma. The bilateral
South African youth representatives join world leaders in Wuhan as global conversations on jobs, climate change and innovation take centre stage WUHAN, CHINA | The spotlight has turned to Wuhan as young leaders from across the globe gather for the 2026 World Youth Development Forum, a major international event focused
First Group of 268 Nigerians Returns Home as Government Expands Repatriation Effort The Nigerian government has extended its emergency screening exercise in South Africa until 14 June 2026, as growing numbers of citizens seek to return home amid ongoing xenophobic attacks that have left many living in fear. The announcement
In South Africa’s already charged political landscape, fresh allegations emerging from the Madlanga Commission have triggered a fierce defence from the EFF, reigniting debate over where accountability ends and political interference begins. At the centre of the controversy are WhatsApp exchanges linked to SAPS Major General Feroz Khan and EFF
Opening Shot: A Legal Firestorm in Pretoria A new legal confrontation has erupted in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, with Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema launching an urgent bid to have broadcaster and public figure Ngizwe Mchunu jailed for contempt of court. Filed on 8
POLOKWANE, Limpopo: A planned political protest in Limpopo took a sudden turn on Monday when ActionSA withdrew its endorsement of the E-Chaile Movement march at the eleventh hour, citing concerns over alleged unprofessional behaviour by participants. The withdrawal, confirmed by the party’s provincial leadership, comes amid rising tensions over immigration
Former radio presenter faces possible jail time after court finds he defied orders linked to Julius Malema defamation battle A dramatic legal showdown involving activist and former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu has taken a serious turn after the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria ordered his arrest for
