South Africa
South Africa prepares for 30 June anti-immigrant protests
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
March and March and allied groups plan nationwide demonstrations on 30 June demanding undocumented migrants leave the country, as political parties and authorities respond amid rising tensions.
Parliament’s ad hoc committee received submissions on Wednesday from the ANC, MK Party and EFF calling for improved cooperation between SAPS, its Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, IPID, IDAC and the NPA.
Reported by AI
The Democratic Alliance and African National Congress achieved strong victories in by-elections held in Rustenburg and Bushbuckridge wards. These were the last such contests before South Africa's 2026 local government elections.
A new data review questions Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's claim that foreign property buyers focus only on luxury homes. Daily Maverick examined Airbnb listings and found overseas hosts offering more modest flats in areas such as Gardens and Oranjezicht.
Reported by AI
Protein analysis of 23 fossil teeth shows every Homo naledi individual recovered from the Rising Star cave system was biologically female, researchers reported.
All-rounder Marizanne Kapp took two wickets and scored an unbeaten 81 to guide South Africa to a narrow win over India in the Women's T20 World Cup on 21 June.
Reported by AI
Residents of the Thembelihle informal settlement near Johannesburg struggle to access water despite nearby tankers filling up daily for deliveries elsewhere.
Businessman testifies at Madlanga Commission about 2021 cocaine bust
June 25, 2026 10:50Sanlam Benchmark Survey Highlights Retirement Challenges for South Africans
June 25, 2026 10:42Bafana Bafana reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
June 24, 2026 20:48Court orders KZN Education Department to pay ECD subsidies
June 24, 2026 16:33PIC board probes CEO Dlamini over whistleblower claims
June 24, 2026 01:17Malawians seek refuge at Durban drive-in ahead of protests
June 24, 2026 01:17South Africa to face South Korea at World Cup
June 24, 2026 00:35Bafana Bafana fans sacrifice sleep for decisive World Cup clash against South Korea
June 23, 2026 22:29Hundreds seek repatriation at Durban sites amid KZN violence
June 23, 2026 20:34Daily Maverick launches Electricity Extortion Watch