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South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

212 clusters · 488 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghanaian Minority boycotts South Africa evacuation briefing over GH₵50m spending

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

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Murder of boxer Zolani Tete in South Africa

3 clusters · 135 sources · last updated

Latest: Zolani Tete murder bail judgment postponed over new ballistic report

On August 21, 2026, two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot and killed in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The 38-year-old athlete was ambushed by masked gunmen while waiting in his vehicle for his gate

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South Africa weather hazards and flood impacts

32 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa faces severe thunderstorms and disruptive rain warnings

In early May 2026, a cut‑off low‑pressure system prompted heightened alerts for the Western Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal, with road‑safety warnings and winter‑readiness plans. The Kouga Dam in the Western Cape rose to 113% cap

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