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South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as weekly anti-migrant protests escalate

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security and assist police as authorities prepare for a series of planned anti-migrant protests expected to continue throughout July. The deployment follows demonstrations held earlier this week, some of which turned......

Man arrested at Cape Town airport with 150 venomous scorpions in luggage

Authorities in South Africa have arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town International Airport after he was caught attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions hidden inside his luggage, according to police officials. The suspect was intercepted following an intelligence-led operation in which......

Deadly shooting in South Africa highlights ongoing taxi industry violence

A deadly shooting in South Africa's Western Cape province has once again drawn attention to the persistent violence affecting the country's taxi transport sector. Four people were killed and two others were seriously injured after gunmen opened fire in Nyanga, a township located near Cape Town. According......

Alvarez & Marsal expands into Africa As investment interest increases

Global consultancy firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has officially opened its first office in Africa, located in Cape Town, South Africa, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence on a continent increasingly attracting international investment. The expansion comes at a time when global......

Equinix data centre plans in cape town face environmental opposition

A proposal by U.S.-based digital infrastructure company Equinix to build two large data centres in Cape Town has faced criticism from environmental and community groups concerned about its potential impact on water, energy, and local ecosystems. The objection, submitted to city planners, argues that......

Six South African cities rank among world’s top 20 for crime – Numbeo 2026

Six cities in South Africa have been listed among the 20 most crime-affected cities worldwide in Numbeo’s Crime Index 2026, according to local media reports published on Saturday. The ranking, compiled by Numbeo — a well-known participatory online database — places Pietermaritzburg,......

Cape Winelands Airport project set to transform South Africa’s aviation landscape

South Africa is advancing plans to construct its second-largest airport just outside Cape Town, with the Cape Winelands Airport project marking a significant milestone in the nation’s infrastructure expansion. The development, estimated at $430 million (approximately R8 billion), is slated to begin......

Morocco’s universities struggle to rise in global rankings amid regional competition

Morocco has achieved a modest presence in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with two universities making it to the list published by the British firm Quacquarelli Symonds. The rankings highlight the country’s challenges in competing on both regional and global levels. Out of 1,501 institutions......

Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner, passes away at 76

Eddie Jordan, the renowned former Formula 1 team owner, TV analyst, and entrepreneur, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement, expressing their deep sorrow. Jordan had publicly disclosed in December that he was battling an aggressive form of bladder and......