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Meth disputes staff shortage claims as Joburg labour crackdown intensifies

Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, says employers cannot blame staff shortages on the departure of foreign nationals, arguing that millions of South Africans are seeking work. She says government has a database of more than seven million job seekers who can be matched with available opportunities. Meth was speaking during a multidisciplinary labour inspection blitz in Johannesburg on Friday, involving officials from the departments of Employment and Labour […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 39

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ICC petition by Ghanaians is premature: Lamola

Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, says the petition lodged by two Ghanaian nationals with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa falls outside the court's jurisdiction. The two petitioners approached the ICC, alleging that anti-illegal immigration protests across parts of the South Africa amounted to crimes against humanity targeting foreign nationals. The 30 June deadline, set by civic movements for undocumented foreign nationals to leave […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 60

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Manamela clarifies employment of foreign academics at TVET colleges

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, says more than half of the academics often identified as "foreign nationals" in South Africa’s TVET college sector are, in fact, naturalised South African citizens or permanent residents who should be afforded the same employment opportunities as other South Africans. Manamela briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training on Wednesday, amid growing public debate over the employment of foreign academics in the country’s […]

todayJune 24, 2026 124

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Tensions boil over as nearly 10,000 Malawians await departure from South Africa

A large voluntary repatriation operation involving foreign nationals in Durrban, descended into chaos on Wednesday, after frustrated Malawian nationals clashed with police while awaiting transport to take them home. The unrest broke out outside Sherwood Park, where thousands of Malawian nationals have gathered in recent weeks seeking assistance to return their country of origin. Tensions escalated when protesters began throwing stones at police officers and journalists covering the demonstration after […]

todayJune 17, 2026 83

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First group of Nigerian nationals repatriated amid rising tensions in SA

The first group of Nigerian nationals is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as repatriation efforts gain momentum. Nigerian officials say they have received more than 1,000 requests for assistance from citizens currently living in South Africa who wish to return home. The evacuation comes as anti-illegal immigration groups continue to intensify pressure on undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country before 30 June. Organisations including March and March, […]

todayJune 10, 2026 48

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Ramaphosa’s illegal immigration plan sparks fierce nationwide debate

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s newly announced plan to tackle illegal immigration has intensified debate across South Africa, with labour unions welcoming the move, while opposition parties and civic groups argue it falls short of addressing growing public frustration over jobs and service delivery. In an address to the nation on Sunday, Ramaphosa acknowledged mounting concerns from communities across the country over illegal immigration and outlined an intervention plan aimed at addressing […]

todayJune 8, 2026 90

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Sambo family alleges police statement on teen’s death was fabricated

  The family of slain 18-year-old, Nhlamulo Sambo, has rejected the police version that he was killed during a robbery incident gone wrong in Mossel Bay. The family insists that the teenager, who was killed on Sunday, was targeted because he was Tsonga-speaking and from Limpopo. His mother believes his 15-year-old friend, who was with him at the time, was not attacked because he is Xhosa-speaking. Mossel Bay has experienced […]

todayJune 3, 2026 91

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Tensions flare as Estcourt anti-immigration protests turn violent

Tensions around illegal immigration in KwaZulu-Natal escalated on Friday, as anti-immigration protests in Estcourt turned violent, leaving several foreign-owned shops looted and damaged. Residents took to the streets on Friday, demanding that undocumented foreign nationals shut down their businesses and leave the country.  The unrest forced several shop owners to flee for safety, while others say they have kept their stores closed for weeks amid fears of further attacks. 🚨 […]

todayMay 29, 2026 165

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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 141