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Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa

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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

Seventeen people were killed in a shooting at a bar to the west of Johannesburg, while 10 people were fatally shot in an attack outside of Cape Town, police said.

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South Africa fires up world’s biggest braai in bid for Guinness record

South Africa brought thousands of people together at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 24 September 2026 in a bid to reclaim the Guinness World Records title for the most people barbecuing simultaneously.

South Africa

Eleven killed as gunmen open fire on Durban homestead

The attackers forced the victims into a single room before opening fire, leaving only two survivors and a community in shock.

South Africa

South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

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Former South African hunting reserve reopens as luxury safari retreat

All of the tented suites at Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa have private pools from which you can enjoy views of the wildlife by the Timbavati River.

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South Africa World Cup footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25

The midfielder represented his country at this year's World Cup. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear.

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South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave

Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.

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Thousands of migrants queue for repatriation in South African camps

Over 15,000 Malawians are being repatriated from crowded Durban camps as South Africa enforces migration rules and regional governments organise returns.

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UNAIDS warns Trump's HIV funding cuts to South Africa could cost lives

The Trump administration says the phased withdrawal is linked to policy disputes with Pretoria, which rejects the allegations and says it is pursuing greater self-reliance.

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South Africa's red card confusion becomes World Cup's first viral meme

'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.

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Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener

Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics.

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World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa as Czechia loses to South Korea

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

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Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa return home

Authorities in South Africa said the returnees were found to be in the country illegally, contradicting Nigerian officials who they were fleeing xenophobic attacks.

South Africa

Gunmen shoot dead 12 near Johannesburg, South African police say

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

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South Africa rejects US claim of humanitarian crisis for white people

Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Cape Town

In partnership with Media City

From rich history and coastal wildlife to art and ocean adventure, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Join Lilly Douse as she encounters penguins, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope, and uncovers the creativity and flavours of land and sea.