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South Africa’s Bafana Bafana prepare to open their 2026 campaign amid anger across Africa over months of violent xenophobic attacks back home.

South African police launch manhunt after armed group kill 12 in a late-night mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg’s Cleveland.

South Africa’s economy recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of growth in the first three months of 2026 although the expansion remained subdued at 0.5 percent.

International Sports Press Association says it is “unacceptable” that FIFA accredited reporters are unable to secure entry into the US, days before kick off.

Human Rights Association urges South African government to act against vigilante groups responsible for xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Ramaphosa said South Africa would introduce dedicated immigration courts to speed up deportations.

The agreements bring the total number of bilateral instruments between South Africa and Kenya to 34 since 1994.

Applicants from countries without a hub may now need to travel abroad for in‑person interviews.

South Africa to raise petrol prices by about $0.09 per litre on Wednesday while diesel, illuminating paraffin and liquefied petroleum gas will all decrease.

South Africa has completed the legal and operational framework needed to administer China’s temporary zero‑tariff scheme.