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BMA dismisses claims that US deportees crossed into SA from Eswatini

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has rejected reports that three Third Country Nationals detained in Eswatini were released and made their way into South Africa through informal border crossings. The BMA says the nationals, from Yemen, Belize and Laos, did not enter South Africa illegally, stressing that the country's land ports of entry with Eswatini are secured. This follows a now-viral report alleging that Eswatini had been releasing detainees into […]

todayOctober 8, 2026 43

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US-SA ties sink deeper as Bozell blasts Pretoria

South Africa's already strained relationship with the United States has taken another turn, with Washington's ambassador to South Africa accusing Pretoria of effectively rejecting a path to repairing bilateral ties. US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has been summoned by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for the third time in nine months, with Pretoria raising concerns over what it describes as "undiplomatic conduct". The […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 33

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SA government still in the dark on six citizens unaccounted for in Nepal

The heartbreak continues for families still waiting for answers after the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal. The South African government says it still has not received confirmation from authorities in Nepal or China/Tibet about the whereabout of the six South African nationals who remain unaccounted for. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that six South Africans remain missing for following a deadly landslide along the […]

todaySeptember 10, 2026 37

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DIRCO clears High Commissioner over Zuma’s India trip

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it has found no evidence that South Africa’s High Commission in India facilitated a meeting between former President Jacob Zuma and controversial businessman, Ajay Gupta, during Zuma's visit to India.  The department says the visit, which took place between 25 and 27 June, was supported through the "established protocol, administrative and logistical support ordinarily extended to former Presidents". This included airport […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026 25

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SA rejects Ghana’s claims over alleged protest-related killing

The South African and Ghanaian governments have become embroiled in another diplomatic disagreement over migration after South Africa rejected claims by Ghana that one of its nationals was killed during anti-illegal immigration protests. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 40-year-old, Bashiru Isak, was fatally shot in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during the nationwide demonstrations on 30 June and describing the incident as a xenophobic attack […]

todayJuly 3, 2026 71

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Government to probe Zuma’s India trip after Gupta meeting

International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, says government will investigate former President Jacob Zuma’s recent trip to India after he was seen meeting with controversial businessman and fugitive, Ajay Gupta. A video showing Zuma alongside South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal and Gupta at a temple surfaced this week, sparking renewed criticism over the former president's overseas visit. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting in Pretoria with Poland's […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 77 1

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Presidency rejects WHO claims of xenophobia in South Africa

The Presidency has moved to counter growing international criticism over  South Africa's migration-related tensions, as hundreds of foreign nationals continue leaving the country amid fears of attacks. This follows comments by World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Gebreyesus, who condemned what he described as a surge in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, claiming that Ethiopians and Mozambican nationals have been killed and that thousands of people were fleeing for their […]

todayJune 15, 2026 132

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SA Human Rights Commission under fire as immigration debate intensifies

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) came under intense criticism during a tense virtual imbizo on anti-illegal immigration protests in KwaZulu-Natal, as frustrated South Africans accused the commission of failing to prioritise citizens amid growing pressure over migration, crime and unemployment. Some participants argued that South Africans are increasingly being sidelined in employment opportunities, informal trading and access to public services, while alleging that undocumented foreign nationals are linked […]

todayMay 25, 2026 153

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SA begins process to bring 116 stranded citizens back from the Middle East

At least 116 South Africans stranded in the Middle East are expected to be reunited with their families by the end of this week. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says the first group of 30 citizens will fly home from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today. Thousands of flights were disrupted after escalating strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran led to airspace closures across parts of the region. The department […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 91