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South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

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Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigration tensions

Ghana has started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens as a reaction to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa

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South African government rejects US position that there's a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

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South African government rejects US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

The administration announced it would admit an additional 10,000 white South Africans as refugees this year

The Independent UK

Why Trump's allegations that white people are being persecuted in South Africa have been denied

U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the number of refugee places available for white South Africans

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Enlit Africa 2026: Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Huawei hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier gathering for the power, water, and energy sectors. Under the theme "Building Future Power Systems, Unleashing Surging Digital Intelligence Productivity", the summit brought together…

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RU:All Blacks captain to miss Nations Championship, tour

A back injury will keep All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out of the Nations Championship rugby Tests in July and the side's tour to South Africa.

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All Blacks captain to miss Nations Championship, tour

A back injury will keep All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out of the Nations Championship rugby Tests in July and the side's tour to South Africa.

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Unity Cup result, latest updates and fan reaction

Nigeria progress to Saturday's final and will face India or Jamaica

Evening Standard

Why a scandal involving money in a couch has South Africa's president facing possible impeachment

The leader of Africa's most developed economy is facing impeachment proceedings

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Why a scandal involving money in a couch has South Africa’s president facing possible impeachment

The leader of Africa’s most developed economy is facing impeachment proceedings

The Independent UK

Mexican-Linked Meth Labs In South Africa Signal Cartel Shift Into Africa

South African police have uncovered three Mexican-linked industrial methamphetamine labs since mid-2024, a string of raids that authorities and organized crime experts say points to a major shift in the global drug trade: cartels are no longer just moving drugs through Africa. They are increasingly producing them there.

Latin Times

Retired couple goes missing on South African safari, gruesome way they were found indicates they interrupted something they shouldn’t have

A tourist party made a grisly discovery.

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How will teachers handle bullying? South African study finds they’re ill-prepared

Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with studies indicating that between a fifth and over half of learners have experienced or witnessed school violence.

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Hungrier to go one step further as series win against India a boost: Wolvaardt eyes T20WC crown

South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt expressed the team's heightened desire for an ICC title after successive near-misses, fueled by a recent series win over India. Reaching back-to-back T20 World Cup finals has intensified their hunger to finally cross the final hurdle and clinch the trophy.

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The one photo of Nelson Mandela the world needed: why Jillian Edelstein went against the grain to shoot this portrait of the South African icon

The story behind the Mandela portrait that defied expectation, now brought to life at a new immersive London experience

The Conversation

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

The Independent UK

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

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‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture

The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in him

The Independent UK

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

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Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that…’ Timeless quote on freedom and purpose by South African antiapartheid activist

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, championed freedom beyond personal liberation. His powerful words highlight that true freedom involves respecting and enhancing the liberty of others. Mandela's legacy continues to inspire global movements for justice and equality. His philosophy underscores freedom as a collective responsibility, demanding empathy and accountability…

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World Cup 2026: Which countries are in Group A?

There are four teams in Group A at the Fifa World Cup 2026. Mexico: One of the host nations for this year’s World Cup, Mexico will play the first match of the tournament against South Africa on 11 June at the Mexico City Stadium. South Africa: The previous hosts of…

MarketBeat

Investec Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Investec Group (LON:INVP) reported resilient annual results despite what Chief Executive Officer Fani Titi described as a “very challenged environment” shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and rapid technological change. Titi said the group’s conservative positioning on capital and

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Tharisa H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Tharisa (LON:THS) reported sharply higher first-half earnings and cash generation, supported by stronger platinum group metals prices and stable chrome production, while management said it continues to fund underground development in South Africa and advance the Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe. C

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Trump admin finds space for 10,000 more white South African immigrants after gutting refugee program

Trump has slashed the intake of refugees to historic lows not seen since 1980

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