South Africa: Families' 8-Year Battle for Housing Is Over
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Seit Monaten gibt es in Südafrika fremdenfeindliche Proteste - auch während des Gipfels des regionalen Staatengemeinschaft SADC. Für das Ansehen bei den Nachbarn sind sie ein massives Problem. Von Stephan Ueberbach.Seit Monaten gibt es in Südafrika fremdenfeindliche Proteste - auch während des Gipfels der regionalen Staatengemeinschaft SADC. Für das Ansehen bei den Nachbarn sind sie ein massives Problem. Von Stephan Ueberbach.
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7 policemen accused of extorting money from 'Diplomat' interdicted, they allegedly compelled him to withdraw money from ATM for themSeven police personnel, who were part of a patrol team and allegedly demanded money from their victim and compelled him to go to an ATM (automated teller machine) to withdraw money for them, have been named and interdicted by the Police Administration.
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South Africa has withdrawn an asylum directive that sparked widespread protests in the country.South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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Wed, 5 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:49first to report
[GroundUp] The group living in a community hall in Cape Town have been resettled
- AllAfrica14:43
[GroundUp] "Immediately after we clean, people dump again"
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- politicsweb.co.za00:30
- dailymaverick.co.za00:47
KwaZulu‑Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations find support as the Madlanga Commission refers Shadrack Sibiya for criminal investigation and possible SAPS disciplinary action.…
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:52
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Tue, 11 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica06:03
[GroundUp] Traders with documents and permits chased away, leaving Bellville bus terminus market almost empty
- allafrica.com11:30
South Africa's March and March anti-migrant movement, which demanded all undocumented migrants leave by June 30, continues to disrupt the country's economy. In Bellville, Cape Town, dozens of documented traders have abandoned a once-bustling market after harassment, leaving stalls empty despite holding valid permits. More broadly, Somali- and Ethiopian-owned spaza shops and cross-border trading hubs like Johannesburg's Jeppe Street were looted, torched or shuttered, threatening roughly three...
- dailymaverick.co.za21:36
Sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of being a part of efforts to derail criminal investigations into cartels that had infiltrated the criminal justice system. There’s no smoking g…
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:48
[GroundUp] We contacted 12 schools and not one of them is still running the programme
Thu, 13 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica10:03
[GroundUp] Residents have to buy water privately
- AllAfrica10:03
[GroundUp] And SAPS is paying nearly R40-million a month to rent premises in the city centre
- AllAfrica14:05
[GroundUp] Film industry coalition reaches agreement with trade and industry department to start clearing funding application backlog
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica10:06
[GroundUp] Ngcobo shut down for fourth day as residents call for removal of municipal manager
- AllAfrica15:33
[GroundUp] Poor management has caused frequent, prolonged water outages and left many families dependent on water tankers
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:37
'We cannot preach integration at summits and practice exclusion in the streets of our countries,' says Ramaphosa
Mon, 17 August 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica06:40
[GroundUp] SWEAT and Asijiki Coalition welcome some progress made by government
- AllAfrica08:51
[Scrolla] March and March will picket Monday's SADC summit in Durban under the theme "it's time to fetch your people," targeting undocumented migrants. President Cyril Ramaphosa has told South Africans to feel "ashamed" of discrimination and violence against people from other African countries.
- AllAfrica11:38
[AIM] Durban -- The professor and political analyst Sipho Seepe argues that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's "conciliatory posture" exposes the country's declining geopolitical influence among the 16 member-states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
- AllAfrica11:39
[AIM] Durban -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologized to his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Chapo, for the recent violence perpetrated by South African citizens against African foreigners, including Mozambicans.
- punchng.com15:27
South Africa's anti-immigration group, March and March, issues a fresh September 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, sparking xenophobia conc
Tue, 18 August 2026
4 reports- sowetan.co.za03:00
Patsing families have gone months without water as work stalls over unpaid contractors and funding woes
- Tagesschau (Germany)06:13edited after publishing
Seit Monaten gibt es in Südafrika fremdenfeindliche Proteste - auch während des Gipfels der regionalen Staatengemeinschaft SADC. Für das Ansehen bei den Nachbarn sind sie ein massives Problem. Von Stephan Ueberbach.
- africanews.com08:27
President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to flee
- allafrica.com10:16
The anti-illegal immigration group, March and March, has called on SADC leaders to repatriate their undocumented citizens currently residing in South Africa.
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:10
[GroundUp] But this is probably less than a quarter of the illegal trade, CapeNature says
- AllAfrica10:11
[New Zimbabwe] SADC addressed major regional issues including South Africa's immigration challenges and ongoing sanctions on Zimbabwe. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has become the new chairperson, giving Pretoria a leading role in the bloc's agenda. The summit called for a coordinated regional strategy on migration and reiterated its demand for lifting economic sanctions on Zimbabwe. Key summit topics included regional security, economic integration and critical minerals.
Thu, 20 August 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica06:20
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- AllAfrica06:33
[Scrolla] March and March and AfriForum met on Tuesday and agreed to form a working group on community safety, education, crime and illegal immigration. The collaboration has drawn criticism online, with some accusing March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma of working with "the enemy."
- AllAfrica06:38
[GroundUp] Hundreds of people have been stuck for years in "temporary" accommodation
- DW Top Stories11:02
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/south-africas-anc-faces-voter-backlash/a-78430445?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Anti-migrant violence, economic stagnation and corruption allegations are eroding support for South Africa's ruling ANC ahead of local elections in November, opening the door to new coalition possibilities.
Fri, 21 August 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica06:53
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- AllAfrica08:15
[GroundUp] It could take another 15 years to settle outstanding claims lodged by 1998
- BBC News World14:38
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
- AllAfrica14:44
[Scrolla] Brigadier Dineo Mokwele says a "heavy burden" has been lifted after all charges against her were permanently dropped. She and six other senior Crime Intelligence officials, including divisional head Dumisani Khumalo, were freed after Madlanga Commission evidence undercut the state's case.
Mon, 24 August 2026
9 reports- businessday.co.za03:00
New policies propose sector quotas and stricter oversight of foreign labour
- AllAfrica06:06
[GroundUp] Matereality V2 opens at the Iziko South African National Gallery on Monday
- AllAfrica08:24
[Scrolla] ANC councillors and mayors will sign public performance agreements and could lose their positions if they fail to meet their responsibilities. The ANC is promising a 100-day plan for councillors as communities battle water shortages, sewage spills, rubbish and failing infrastructure.
- AllAfrica10:11
[GroundUp] Many clinical trials were halted, and many researchers were retrenched when the NIH stopped funding
- allafrica.com11:47
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday respond to questions from Members of Parliament on government's management of migration, the National Water Crisis Action Plan and interventions to combat illegal mining.
- allafrica.com11:47
Young South Africans have been urged to take a more active role in democratic and governance processes, with concerns about youth disengagement, misinformation, unemployment and exclusion taking centre stage at a Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) roundtable in Pretoria.
- AllAfrica11:47
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni as Acting Minister of Health.
- AllAfrica14:16
[Daily Maverick] As South Africa's data centre boom accelerates, civil society groups are petitioning the SAHRC for strict regulation and transparency before unmonitored facilities strain local water, land, and energy grids.
- AllAfrica14:16
[Daily Maverick] The deputy mayor's response to Daily Maverick's Municipal Planning Tribunal exposé suggests that anyone who tries to hold the tribunal accountable for its far-reaching decisions will be denounced and discredited.
Tue, 25 August 2026
7 reports- ewn.co.za09:13
Julius Mkhwanazi, Keisha-Leigh Stols, Adrian Mackenzie and Kgomotso Makhubo face charges linked to an alleged bogus police raid in Killarney, Johannesburg, in 2023.
- ewn.co.za10:12
“In the last 18 months, we’ve completed R250 billion worth of infrastructure projects," said Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean McPherson.
- AllAfrica10:25
[IPS] Blantyre, Malawi -- The xenophobic protests against Malawians, Nigerians, Zimbabweans, and other Africans in South Africa not only created a humanitarian crisis but also jeopardised the achievement of some SDGs.
- AllAfrica10:25
[IPS] Blantyre, Malawi -- The xenophobic protests against Malawians, Nigerians, Zimbabweans, and other Africans in South Africa not only created a humanitarian crisis but also jeopardised the achievement of some SDGs.
- jacarandafm.com10:30
Case against suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, Madlanga Commission Witness K and two others postponed to 18 September.
- timeslive.co.za14:33
EFF leader Julius Malema questioned why the leaders fuelling the xenophobia have not been arrested or prosecuted.
- timeslive.co.za15:12
The prosecutor read into the record an affidavit by the investigating officer, who stated that a correctional services official had alerted him that Brown Mogotsi was allegedly planning to escape
Wed, 26 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:20
[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges action against those who attack migrants, outlines diplomatic engagement with African leaders and calls for continental dialogue on migration and its root causes.
- AllAfrica04:38
[Scrolla] The state alleges Brown Mogotsi planned to escape court cells on 20 August by disguising himself as a correctional officer. He appeared in leg irons after the alleged plot was flagged, while his lawyers argued a new, verifiable home address should secure his release.
- AllAfrica05:43
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- AllAfrica06:48
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- AllAfrica11:08
[UCT] Every year, thousands of unidentified people pass through South Africa's forensic pathology system, leaving families without answers and many victims unnamed. A University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town's forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, fragmented record-keeping, poor communication between stakeholders and inconsistent tracking systems continue to delay justice for many families.
- AllAfrica14:08
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says deep structural problems at municipal level are at the heart of South Africa's water crisis, with government drawing on lessons from its successful response to the electricity crisis to restore reliable water supply and eradicate sewage pollution.
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- cbn.co.za05:03
- joburg.org.za12:00
- AllAfrica12:09
[SAnews.gov.za] The bail application of alleged criminal fixer, Oupa Brown Mogotsi, has been postponed by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court to 1 September 2026.
Fri, 28 August 2026
7 reports- ewn.co.za05:00
During the cross-examination of Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku, the defence read from the post-mortem report, which records the cause of death as a head injury due to blunt force trauma.
- ewn.co.za06:41
The suspended top cop, Masemola, is facing four counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act, while his co-accused face allegations of fraud and corruption.
- itweb.co.za09:25
- AllAfrica10:19
[ISS] South Africa and SADC's reluctance to remedy misgovernance in their neighbourhood contributes to migration, sparking xenophobia and causing diplomatic embarrassment.
- itweb.co.za11:30
- ecr.co.za14:00
South Africa records another drop in murders, while attempted murder rises as police report declines in hijackings and other serious crimes
- AllAfrica16:36
[263Chat] Residents and ratepayers in Harare have petitioned the city council to urgently tighten controls on industrial effluent warning that continued pollution of the capital's water sources is putting public health and water security at risk.
Mon, 31 August 2026
7 reports- enca.com00:00
The Commission's recess will be from 3 September and will resume on 14 September as it works towards its extended deadline for the final report.
- AllAfrica01:27
[Daily Maverick] We live in an angry nation that has not fully come to terms with the trauma of our past. The governors of our land are not aiding the healing by trying to sweep the past under the carpet.
- AllAfrica05:33
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- africa.com09:01
- AllAfrica10:49
[Daily Maverick] Very little to no progress has been made into the investigation of alleged misconduct by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, and while his legal and parliamentary battles remain unresolved, expenditure of secret intelligence funds, estimated at more than R1-billion, has effectively gone without proper oversight for more than a year.
- sowetan.co.za11:25
Col Deenadayalan Govender alleges attempts to implicate Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in KZN extra-judicial killings
- newvision.co.ug20:54
On August 31, they appeared before City Hall Court Magistrate Nicholas Aisu and were charged with one count of conspiracy to commit a felony. They all denied the charge.
Tue, 1 September 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica05:23
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- sowetan.co.za06:00
Everything you need to know this morning in three quick reads
- AllAfrica06:38
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans living abroad have raised fresh concerns over worsening political, economic and human rights conditions in the country, warning that mounting pressures are increasingly forcing citizens to seek opportunities and sanctuary outside Zimbabwe.
- AllAfrica12:32
[SAnews.gov.za] The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will go into recess from Thursday 3 September 2026 to 11 September 2026, with the last day of public hearings this week expected to be on Wednesday 2 September 2026.
- ofm.co.za14:00
The accused appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday (31/8), but the matter could not proceed because the recording machine in B Court was not functioning. David Senekal, 31, Car...
Wed, 2 September 2026
5 reports- timeslive.co.za02:30
Dada Morero’s outburst is more than a lapse of judgment: it tests the ANC’s renewal claims and the moral discipline democratic leadership demands
- AllAfrica05:21
[GroundUp] Farmers saw it coming but they couldn't prevent it
- AllAfrica05:57
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- AllAfrica06:41
[GroundUp] SAPS rejects allegations of indiscriminate arrests and unlawful treatment
- AllAfrica16:41
[263Chat] Zimbabwe is set to host more than 800 anti-corruption practitioners from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for a three-day Anti-Corruption Expo and Games in Victoria Falls this month.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- ecr.co.za17:45
Two South African sisters, aged nine and 15, are back home after being rescued from Malawi, where they were allegedly trafficked with their family.
Fri, 4 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:35
[GroundUp] Vigilante group's "clean-up" targets displaced refugees in Durban
- AllAfrica06:27
[GroundUp] There are seven murders a day on the Cape Flats
- AllAfrica06:34
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- newindianexpress.com12:08
JOHANNESBURG: South African civil rights groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce wat
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- jamaica-gleaner.com6 Sept, 05:09their copy
- jacarandafm.com13:00
A member of the SAPS Secunda Flying Squad is behind bars after being arrested for allegedly helping to orchestrate a truck hijacking.
- AllAfrica15:22
[GroundUp] The broadcast watchdog found SAFM breached its code by airing unverified claims about immigrants made by the March and March leader
Mon, 7 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:52
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- AllAfrica09:47
[Scrolla] Competition Commission found 53% of rural, 47% of township, and 39% of metro township people earn under R3,500 monthly. Shopping centres keep local businesses out through high rents and exclusive contracts that favour big national store brands.
- georgeherald.com14:04
NATIONAL NEWS - The Department of Social...
- AllAfrica16:01
[GroundUp] People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route
- AllAfrica16:01
[GroundUp] Newly launched Bail Fund has assisted 154 people so far
- dailymaverick.co.za23:07
South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about dry taps, but what happens when emergency measures become a permanent business model. As municipalities spend hundreds of millions on water tankers,…
Tue, 8 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:57
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- timeslive.co.za11:10edited after publishing
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WATCH LIVE | Interministerial committee briefs media on migrationThe interministerial committee on migration is on Tuesday briefing the media to provide an update on the government’s approach to migration management
- El País (Spain)13:58
El regreso de los que huyen de la hostilidad sudafricana se ha convertido en una nueva batalla: encontrar sustento en una economía en la que más del 80% sobrevive en el sector informal. El 65% de los 110.000 retornados son mujeres y niñas
- Le Monde (France)17:15
Trois décennies après la chute du régime ségrégationniste et la mise en place d’une commission vérité et réconciliation, des familles attendent toujours des réponses ou des réparations. Et elles n’hésitent plus à saisir la justice pour forcer la main au gouvernement.
- channelafrica.co.za19:15
- channelafrica.co.za19:15
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica06:02
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- ewn.co.za13:29
Two members of the National Insourced Workers' Union (NIWU) are suspended pending a criminal case related to an internal audit which uncovered the financial irregularities.
Thu, 10 September 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica05:50
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- AllAfrica05:56
[GroundUp] R7.6-million Seawinds park was stripped and vandalised
- Bloomberg Politics07:49
South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves office, said the head of a key business lobby group.
- AllAfrica09:11
[Scrolla] Police arrested a 40-year-old woman in KwaZulu-Natal who they say helped locate DJ Warras before he was shot dead in Johannesburg. Major court cases involving Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Cat Matlala and Shebe Maburna are also expected to continue on Thursday.
- bizcommunity.com11:03
South Africa wants to ignite a construction boom, but billions in unpaid government invoices are threatening to leave contractors carrying the cost.
- timeslive.co.za16:42
Activists have criticised the handling of the March and March protests, saying unemployment, poverty and poor service delivery cannot be blamed on migrants.
- Al Jazeera English20:42
Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
Fri, 11 September 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica06:43
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- AllAfrica08:19
[GroundUp] "Only those who are desperate still live here" says Marikana community leader
- Bloomberg Politics11:38
Nigeria’s parliamentary leadership has suspended lawmakers’ official travel to South Africa over xenophobic attacks.
- jacarandafm.com14:00
Bafana Mahungela has been found guilty of the murder of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts.
- jacarandafm.com14:00
The Nigerian national assembly said it was banning 'all official visits' to South Africa in the wake of continued violence against immigrants.
- Al Jazeera English15:12
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:50
Nigerias Nationalversammlung kritisiert die ausländerfeindlichen Proteste in Südafrika. Man sei besorgt über Berichte, wonach Nigerianer getötet oder vertrieben wurden.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- jamaica-gleaner.com05:06
ABUJA (AP): Nigeria’s parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting other Africans. The violent protests, which erupted in South Africa earlier this year, have forced thousands of migrants to leave and caused diplomatic tensions with other African nations.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:00
[Africa Check] South Africa did not spend R17 billion on deportations in two years - error still circulating despite corrected news article
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica06:18
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Wed, 16 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:21
[The Conversation Africa] Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes. At least 11 foreign nationals were killed.
- allafrica.com05:28
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department faces allegations of collusion with criminal syndicates, interference in cocaine cases, kidnappings and robberies, and threats against officers investigating corruption in the department.
- allafrica.com05:59
But about 150 people who had been camped outside Home Affairs since May have opted to stay
- AllAfrica06:09
[SAnews.gov.za] Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has assured the nation that a high-level, multidisciplinary team has the required expertise to investigate a streak of murders of women in Ekurhuleni.
- AllAfrica06:34
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7 policemen accused of extorting money from 'Diplomat' interdicted, they allegedly compelled him to withdraw money from ATM for themSeven police personnel, who were part of a patrol team and allegedly demanded money from their victim and compelled him to go to an ATM (automated teller machine) to withdraw money for them, have been named and interdicted by the Police Administration.
Thu, 17 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica05:29
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- AllAfrica06:49
[Premium Times] "Many people entered South Africa legally but later became undocumented because of ..."
- keyt.com11:49
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — Protesters in South Africa have given migrants living illegally in the country until the end of the
- egyptindependent.com12:14
Abuja, Nigeria — Protesters in South Africa have given migrants living illegally in the country until the end of the month to leave. If that sounds familiar, it comes months after another deadline came and went. And while the threat carries no legal force, it is causing major ructions between Africa’s richest country and its most populous — Nigeria.
Fri, 18 September 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica06:02
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured families who are grieving their loved ones that the nation stands with them.
- AllAfrica06:21
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- ewn.co.za07:22
The DA has launched a petition calling for more action from police and is offering an additional R500,000 reward for information leading to a successful prosecution.
- ewn.co.za07:44
Catch up on news of the suspect linked to the Ekurhuleni murders, the rise in SA’s cases of Mpox, and Mapisa-Nqakula’s ongoing legal woes.
- ewn.co.za09:29
According to police, unidentified armed suspects were attacking the owners of the spaza shop and demanding money.
- AllAfrica10:03
[GroundUp] Government asked communities applying for land to follow the rules. Then it went silent.
- AllAfrica12:50
[Scrolla] A "Picket for Justice," backed by FEDUSA, Contralesa, SANCO and dozens of other organisations, is taking place at Kempton Park police station today from 8am. The picket is part of a full day of action, including a march to Church Square and a meeting with runners at the Union Buildings, following at least nine women's deaths in Ekurhuleni since July.
- georgeherald.com19:46
NATIONAL NEWS - As fear spreads over the...
Sat, 19 September 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English02:41
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa.
- sowetan.co.za05:10
Madlanga commission’s first year was marked by dramatic testimony, high-profile arrests, revelations of corruption, and surprising evidence
- sowetan.co.za06:00
The promise of democracy now contends with the urgent demands of survival, writes Reabetswe Maputla
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- businessday.co.za15:21
Firoz Cachalia says Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have been called in to assist after nine women’s bodies were found
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- allafrica.com05:22
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the Madlanga Commission a final extension to submit its final report.
- AllAfrica13:50
[GroundUp] Trial set for May 2027, three and a half years after Mowbray barber was assaulted by SAPS
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica09:55
[Scrolla] A Lieutenant General was arrested on Monday over the alleged sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl between July and August 2026. The senior officer is also accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a Sandton hotel in May 2026.
- BBC News World16:54
Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.
Wed, 23 September 2026
6 reports- Times of India05:28
- DW Top Stories06:12
The motive for the shooting in the town of KwaMakhutha near Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal was not immediately clear. Some of the victims were known to police
- AllAfrica07:27
[GroundUp] Reports about domestic violence and assault, including images and locations, could be accessed by a tech-savvy computer user
- The Guardian World09:38
Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country reels from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminality One of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, as the country’s police face allegations of corruption and failing to tackle violence against women and girls. Shadrack Sibiya, who was already suspended from his role as deputy national police commissioner over allegations he interfered with...
- sowetan.co.za09:49edited after publishing
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BONGANI TEMBE | Heritage is not a museum: it must be heard, lived and carried forwardHeritage should be a living, dynamic force in society, not just preserved as nostalgia or museum artefacts, writes Bongani Tembe
- news24.com16:06
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica07:37
[Daily Maverick] Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya played a critical role in the police service - he was responsible for all case dockets in South Africa. But now he's a sexual assault and human trafficking accused, and a reference to a strip club in the case against him points to converging criminal controversies.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- thezimbabwean.co05:30
Mon, 28 September 2026
7 reports- Al Jazeera English00:29
Refugees in Durban say they have nowhere safe to return to after being forced from a makeshift camp.
- Times of India03:22
- AllAfrica07:17
[GroundUp] Matlosana municipality is under a financial recovery plan after years of mismanagement
- citizen.co.za09:47
The ANC says there is evidence that its support in eThwkwini is growing.
- citizen.co.za09:51
His testimony had already been delayed once: he was originally scheduled to testify on 1 July but was shot in Houghton, Johannesburg
- Bloomberg Politics09:59
Municipal elections on Nov. 4 will put local policing and basic services squarely back into the political conversation.
- Tagesschau (Germany)14:39
Am Wochenende starben in Südafrika mindestens 28 Menschen durch Schusswaffen. Sicherheitsexperten sehen ein Muster aus Gewaltbereitschaft, organisiertem Verbrechen und schwacher Polizei. Präsident Ramaphosa kündigt harte Maßnahmen an. Von S. Ueberbach.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:57
[Africa Check] South Africa's roads agency dismisses claim that '80% of its staff is foreign nationals'
Thu, 1 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:12
[GroundUp] "Consider the level of violence that migrant women have been subjected to by members of these groups," says activist
- AllAfrica05:40
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- Times of India12:00
Roger Federer’s foundation has made early education a major focus across Southern Africa, supporting children, teachers and communities in countries including South Africa, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 2025, Federer revealed that its work in South Africa had provided quality preschool education to more than 300,000 children. However, significant gaps remain, with millions of children still needing stronger access to quality early learning and educational resources.
Fri, 2 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:50
[Daily Maverick] Johannesburg police are accused of using xenophobic profiling against both foreign nationals and naturalised South African citizens.
- AllAfrica05:43
[GroundUp] These are the metros where long interruptions are most common
- AllAfrica05:55
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- AllAfrica14:32
[GroundUp] Students continued to protest despite a high court interdict
- citizen.co.za15:15
The DA says Mashazi should be held accountable for the decisions she made as City Manager in the City of Ekurhuleni.
- citizen.co.za15:15
A financial services professional in Hilton is accused of grooming and abusing women for more than a decade.
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- timeslive.co.za22:00
Far-fetched as they might have seemed at the time, all of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s corruption alarms have proven spot-on, writes Barney Mthombothi.
- channelafrica.co.za22:30
Sun, 4 October 2026
2 reports- enca.com00:00
- Al Jazeera English01:55
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica06:24
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- polity.org.za08:43
AfriForum has demanded urgent intervention from Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following repeated armed confrontations between suspected illegal-mining groups in the Schoemanskloof area of Mpumalanga. The civil rights organisation has requested feedback from Dimpane regarding SAPS’s plans to regain control of this illegal-mining hotspot and dismantle the criminal networks operating there. In August, six suspected...
- AllAfrica10:30
[GroundUp] The march has become one of SA's largest events for public solidarity with Palestine
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica03:46
[GroundUp] Most new applicants have been barred from accessing the system since at least 2020
- AllAfrica15:16
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENTIAL Advisor Paul Tungwarara has confirmed that he was airlifted to South Africa but disputed that this was due to a medical emergency.
Wed, 7 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica04:01
[GroundUp] Immigrants queuing at Home Affairs in Durban targeted by xenophobic group
- AllAfrica09:58
[New Zimbabwe] The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said that it had been facilitating discussions between ministers at binational commission meetings to get Zimbabwe to release funds owed to businesses in the neighbouring country.
- mg.co.za13:18
The arrest of top detective Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on serious sexual offence charges highlights a deepening crisis of trust and leadership in the…
- AllAfrica13:25
[Daily Maverick] South Africa has laws, strategies and institutions to combat gender-based violence and femicide. What is missing is a sufficiently funded frontline system that protects women where they live, travel and work; responds quickly to threats and supports survivors from their first report through to justice.
Thu, 8 October 2026
4 reports- Le Figaro (France)16:50
Les incidents ont eu lieu à Johannesburg et à Durban, où une manifestation avait été organisée par un groupe exigeant qu’un centre d’accueil pour réfugiés cesse de traiter les demandes d’asile.
- DW Top Stories18:42
A court order requiring the government to resume processing asylum applications reignited violent protests against immigration in South Africa.
- DW Top Stories18:42edited after publishing
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
- Al Jazeera English20:43
Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.
Fri, 9 October 2026
5 reports- BBC News World04:44
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
- AllAfrica05:00
[Daily Maverick] Ten cars were set alight in Orlando West, Soweto, on Thursday following violence between community members and foreign shop owners.
- AllAfrica05:51
[GroundUp] Residents say they are worried about possibly getting water-borne illnesses
- channelafrica.co.za07:15
- AllAfrica08:05
[Health-e] Elias Jim spent 24 years in prison before becoming a mentor. Indoda Wednesday tackles violence, mental health and substance abuse. The programme links thousands of men to health and support services.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- channelafrica.co.za16:45
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- dailymaverick.co.za04:41edited after publishing
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Cops on a hot tin roof: how scandals pummel SAPS’ plansAs corruption accusations spread among officers, SAPS bosses are scrambling to address a recruitment crisis, overworked detectives and the growing threat of transnational organised crime.…
Mon, 12 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica03:55
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has warned that individuals using social media to incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals or mobilise unlawful activities will face the consequences of their actions as tensions surrounding migration and asylum applications continue.
- AllAfrica04:37
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- AllAfrica05:01
[Daily Trust] Another batch of 111 distressed Nigerians have returned from South Africa following the xenophobic attacks in the country.
- AllAfrica05:43
[GroundUp] Ditsobotla in North West has been failing for years
- BBC News World14:18
Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:24
[GroundUp] 24 people appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court on Monday
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- groundup.org.za09:15
GroundUp publishes original public interest news. We mainly cover education, health, sanitation, immigration and human rights stories.
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- allafrica.com05:11
Both March and March and Operation Dudula attacked Joburg councillor candidate Aziz Ally and his documented Somali volunteer. Now, the IEC has been asked to investigate a violation of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
- AllAfrica05:47
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- AllAfrica08:21
[Health-e] dump dust blows into Springs residents' homes.
Fri, 16 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica05:51
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- sanews.gov.za07:54
President Cyril Ramaphosa has uplifted the precautionary suspension of National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, who will resume his full duties on Monday, 19 October 2026.
- AllAfrica08:36
[Scrolla] Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after appearing in court on charges linked to a R360-million police health services tender. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has served as acting National Police Commissioner, and Ramaphosa says she served with distinction.
- dailymaverick.co.za17:35
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of police commissioner General Fannie Masemola, clearing the way for him to return to the helm of the South African Police Service on …
- rfa.org19:42
Police are still investigating the firebombing of the Dalai Lama representative’s home office in South Africa.
Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- citizen.co.za16:39
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's statement comes after several anti-immigration protests around the country and reports she will be arrested
- citizen.co.za18:00
Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 18 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Mon, 19 October 2026
5 reports- citizen.co.za03:15
According to parliament's portfolio committee on police, Saps recorded a murder detection rate of just 9.5% against a target of 60%.
- AllAfrica04:21
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- AllAfrica05:53
[GroundUp] uMngeni has installed nearly 1,900 smart meters to curb electricity losses
- AllAfrica08:23
[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted General Fannie Masemola's suspension after prosecutors dropped charges linked to a R360-million police health services tender. The Madlanga Commission has heard claims that corruption investigators targeted senior police officers without enough evidence and rushed to bring criminal charges.
- AllAfrica14:05
[GroundUp] Ekurhuleni and its water utility face criminal charges
Tue, 20 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:04
[GroundUp] Public was not warned that water was unsafe for drinking
- AllAfrica07:42South Africa: Elections 2026 - Meriting Families Demand Electricity After Deadly Illegal Connections
[Health-e] Meriting residents: "lllegal electricity connections claimed 9 lives this year.' Families in Meriting have been waiting for electricity for almost a decade. City Power says electrification depends on municipal planning processes.
- AllAfrica09:39
[GroundUp] Cross-subsidised development set to be completed in 2028