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South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and strengthen international law, according to the prize announcement on Friday, October 9. The 85-year-old legal figure has spent decades working on human......

South Africa tightens livestock rules as cattle theft continues to rise

South Africa is preparing to tighten regulations governing the ownership, possession, transportation and sale of livestock as authorities seek to tackle a growing problem of animal theft that is costing farmers billions of rand each year. More than 152,000 animals were reported stolen during the previous......

South African workers protest over job security, wages and rising living costs

Thousands of workers and trade union supporters took part in nationwide demonstrations across South Africa on Wednesday, as the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) called for stronger protection of jobs, better wages and greater enforcement of labour laws. The demonstrations were organised......

South Africa records 332 gender-based violence cases involving police officers

South Africa’s Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) registered 5,259 cases of alleged police misconduct during the 2025/26 financial year, including 332 cases linked to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The figures were released as part of IPID’s annual report, highlighting......

South Africa deports nearly 38,000 undocumented foreigners in eight months

South Africa detained and deported 37,942 undocumented foreign nationals between January and August 2026, while the government spent about 463.9 million rand, or roughly $26 million, on detention and repatriation operations, according to figures presented to Parliament by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. The......

South Africa seeks a path for Starlink amid dispute over ownership rules

South Africa is once again seeking a way to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service into the local market, as the government continues discussions with SpaceX over regulatory and ownership requirements. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele said......

Atlas Lions sharpen tactics ahead of Morocco’s Lesotho clash in South Africa

The Morocco national football team has stepped up preparations for its second Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match, holding a training session in Bloemfontein on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with Lesotho. The Atlas Lions arrived in South Africa after opening their qualifying campaign......

South Africa faces a new wave of deadly shootings as gun violence persists

South Africa has been hit by a series of deadly shootings in recent months, with attacks at taverns, homes and entertainment venues highlighting the continuing challenge posed by violent crime and illegal firearms. The latest incidents occurred over the weekend, when two separate shootings in Gauteng......

Morocco emerges as a key driver of Africa’s automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as one of the main automotive manufacturing hubs in Africa, according to a study by TradeMark Africa, which identifies the Kingdom alongside South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria as four major centres shaping the continent’s automotive industry. The study places Morocco at the heart......