AllAfrica News: South Africa

Maile Exposes Rot Inside Gauteng Schools

[Scrolla] Gauteng education officials have recorded 41 serious corruption and maladministration allegations in public schools between 2023 and June 2026. Johannesburg East, Ekurhuleni South, Johannesburg Central and Tshwane South account for more than half of the reported school corruption cases.

'Immigration System Requires Substantial Reform' - President Ramaphosa

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly, while warning that acts of violence, intimidation and vigilantism have no place in the country's constitutional democracy.

Lessons From Africa On the Costs of South Africa's Migration Approaches

[ISS] Precedents show that crackdowns and tighter regulations often have negative domestic and diplomatic consequences, sometimes lasting decades.

All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026

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'No One Cares' - GBV Survivor Waits Five Hours for Emergency HIV Medication At Soweto Clinic

[Health-e] Gauteng: When Mphonyana Mtamane arrived at Zola Clinic in Soweto on the morning of 27 May 2026, she was visibly injured, with bruises and scratches showing on her face and neck.

Ramaphosa Warns Protesters Against Violence Before Anti-Migrant Demonstrations

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a firm warning that any criminal conduct during planned nationwide protests against undocumented immigration will be met with the full force of the law, as several African governments move to evacuate thousands of their citizens amid fears of escalating xenophobic violence.

March and March Has Delivered Nothing but Suffering

[GroundUp] The anti-immigration campaign has caused deaths, widespread displacement, and loss of income for South Africans

Uganda Plans to Evacuate Nationals From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Government of Uganda has announced plans to evacuate Ugandan nationals from South Africa following rising anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests targeting foreign nationals. In a press statement issued on June 28th, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had directed that arrangements be made to bring back Ugandans who feel unsafe due to the escalating situation.

Could the NHI Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentiment?

[Bhekisisa] As anti-immigrant protests gather momentum, a clause in the NHI Act could deny many refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants HIV treatment -- despite Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi saying that would "work in reverse" in the fight against HIV. Would the health minister be prepared to change that if the Constitutional Court rules the Act can go ahead?

Crime Intelligence's Feroz Khan 'In Critical Condition'

[Daily Maverick] Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan has been shot in what police have referred to as an attempted assassination, in the same week he was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The shooting took place in Johannesburg and various police teams are investigating.

Police Investigate Major General Khan's Attempted Murder

[SAPS] The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.

Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026

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Eskom Records More Than 400 Days Without Load Shedding

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has crossed an infrastructure milestone, hitting 406 consecutive days without load shedding, even as plummeting winter temperatures drive up power use across the country.

Gauteng Health Warns of Rising Drug-Induced Psychosis

[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is sounding the alarm over the damage rising substance abuse is inflicting on mental health, highlighting a sharp increase in drug-induced psychosis among youth.

Zimbabweans and Malawians Wait Hours At Beitbridge Border for Repatriation

[GroundUp] Border Management Authority says Home Affairs and police checks must be completed before arriving at the border

Lilongwe District Council, HRCC Hold Talks Over Planned Anti-Xenophobia Protests

[Nyasa Times] Officials from the Lilongwe District Council are today meeting representatives of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) to discuss the postponement of planned demonstrations against escalating xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa.

New Demerit System - What South African Motorists Need to Know

[Daily Maverick] The AARTO demerit system is expected to roll out from 1 July 2026. Many motorists may be unclear about how it will work and what the consequences could be.

Thousands Stranded As Migrants Wait for Buses Home

[Scrolla] More than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabweans, including mothers and babies, are waiting for travel documents while sleeping at a Home Affairs repatriation centre in Cape Town. Hundreds of Malawian nationals have also been left stranded outside their country's consulate in Johannesburg as they wait for help to return home.

Senior Cop Shot Two Days Before He Was Due to Answer for What Was On His Phone

[Scrolla] Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, was shot in his lower body in Houghton on Sunday night and rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital. Khan was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday after dropping his court bid to block investigators from accessing his seized electronic devices.

Uganda to Evacuate Citizens From South Africa As June 30 Anti-Migrant Deadline Looms

[Nile Post] Uganda is set to evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant sentiment and growing fears of violence targeting foreign nationals.

Xenophobia - Next Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa Tuesday - Govt

[Vanguard] The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks.

Mauritius Captivates South African Travel Trade With High-Impact Three-City Roadshow

[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island's leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city roadshow across South Africa, reaffirming Mauritius' status as the Indian Ocean's most sought-after island escape.

Xenophobic Tendencies Will Kill Our South African Dream

[Namibian] Twice I was there when South Africa was the centre of the universe. The last decade of the 20th century heralded the arrival of a nation poised to lead through moral example, as we pledged never again to repeat our tainted history.

Cape Town - Gift of the Givers Concerned Over Undocumented Zimbabweans Spending Evening At Home Affairs Centre

[New Zimbabwe] Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has expressed concern over more than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals who spent the evening at the Home Affairs Department's repatriation centre in Epping, Cape Town, on Sunday.

Mpumalanga Urges Protesters to Maintain Law and Order

[SAnews.gov.za] The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, has appealed to the organisers of demonstrations against illegal immigration to maintain calm, peace, and restraint.

Any Form of Violence, Intimidation and Vigilantism Will Be Dealt With On 30 June

[SAnews.gov.za] Government says it is prepared for the protests planned for 30 June, saying that law enforcement agencies are on high alert.

Western Cape Urges Protestors to Respect the Rule of Law

[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has reiterated that protests must remain orderly, and organisers must respect the rule of law.

UCT Professor Liesl Zühlke Receives Prestigious International Science Award

[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa marks Science Month in July, University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Liesl Zühlke has been named the 2026 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award Laureate for Africa and the Arab States in the field of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Call to Prioritise Children's Safety During Winter School Holidays

[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Departments of Community Safety and Education have called on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the safety and well-being of children during the winter school holidays.

Protest Responsibly, Urges Eastern Cape Government

[SAnews.gov.za] The Eastern Cape Provincial Government on Monday urged citizens planning to participate in the 30 June protest against illegal immigration to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly responsibly, stressing that all demonstrations must remain lawful, peaceful and respectful of the rights and safety of others.

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