Anti-immigration protests turn violent in South Africa, 24 vehicles burnt
At least 24 vehicles were burnt and foreign-owned shops looted as protests against a court ruling easing access to asylum turned violent in Johannesburg and […]
South Africa
Ramaphosa launches FuturePHARMA to strengthen local pharmaceutical development
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday launched the FuturePHARMA facility in Tshwane to strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical capabilities and health security. Based at the […]
South Africa’s youth employment initiative records over 2.6 million temporary earning opportunities
South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has recorded more than 2.6 million temporary earning opportunities since its launch in 2020, exceeding its target of […]
Ramaphosa urges South Africans to reject violence, xenophobia and racism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to uphold the constitutional values of equality, dignity and democracy while rejecting violence against women, xenophobia and racism. […]
27 killed in separate mass shootings in Johannesburg and Cape Town
At least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate mass shootings in South Africa over the week-end. On Saturday, September 26, […]
South Africa raises policy rate to 7.25% as inflation risks intensify
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 per cent, citing renewed […]
South Africa presses for permanent African seat on UN Security Council
South Africa will use the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to press for an expanded Security Council with permanent African representation, its UN […]
Zimbabwe secures funding to upgrade Chirundu border crossing
Zimbabwe announced a funding agreement on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, for an upgrade of the Chirundu border crossing with Zambia. The agreement with the Chirundu […]
AAD 2026 closes with push for global aerospace and defence partnerships
The 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition concluded in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after five days of technological showcases and discussions […]
Police launch investigation after ninth woman found dead in Ekurhuleni
South African Police discovered the body of a ninth woman in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following the discovery of eight other […]