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At least 11 killed in shooting at house party near Durban

At least 11 people were killed and three others injured after three armed men opened fire during a house party in KwaMakhutha township, about 30 kilometres south of Durban, South Africa, police said. The attack took place late Tuesday night, sending investigators on a manhunt for the suspected gunmen. According......

US plans to admit 17,500 refugees, primarily Afrikaners from South Africa

The Trump administration plans to set the United States’ refugee admissions ceiling at 17,500 for fiscal year 2027, with the majority of those places expected to be allocated to Afrikaners from South Africa, according to a notice sent by the State Department to Congress. The proposed ceiling,......

Tenth woman’s body found in Gauteng as police investigate string of deaths

South African police have opened an investigation after the body of an unidentified young woman was discovered in a dam in Moroka, Soweto, adding to growing concern over a series of deaths involving women in Gauteng. The body was found at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, in a dam in the Moroka......

Zimbabwean beauty queen among nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni

South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women whose bodies have been discovered in different parts of Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July. Among the victims is 28-year-old Zimbabwean beauty queen Gracias Nkomo, whose remains were formally identified by her family after being......

South Africa confirms 18 mpox cases as health authorities strengthen monitoring

South Africa has confirmed 18 cases of mpox and identified one additional probable case, prompting health authorities to reinforce surveillance and urge people to remain alert to possible symptoms and signs of infection. According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health, 13 of the......

South Africa reports continued violence against women in 2026

South Africa continues to face serious challenges linked to violence against women, with new figures highlighting the scale of killings, attempted murders and sexual offences recorded during 2026. According to figures cited by the South African Human Rights Commission, around 569 women were killed between......

South Africa faces growing pressure to preserve its regional aviation hub status

South Africa’s position as one of Africa’s established aviation hubs is facing increasing pressure as rival airports across the continent expand their networks, modernize infrastructure and attract new investment. The country’s Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has warned that maintaining......

US announces new visa restrictions targeting South African officials

The United States has introduced a new visa restriction policy targeting certain South African nationals accused by Washington of involvement in race-based discrimination, policies allowing land expropriation without compensation, or incitement of violence against racial and ethnic minorities. US Secretary......

South Africa faces renewed scrutiny over gun violence and high murder rates

South African police have launched an investigation after four men were found shot dead in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, in the latest incident highlighting the persistent challenge of violent crime and gun-related killings in the country. Authorities appealed to members of the public who may have information......