Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa on Tuesday, watched over by a massive police contingent that was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation.
Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa on Tuesday, watched over by a massive police contingent that was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation.
Demonstrators try to push past South African Police officers during a protest against undocumented migrants in Parklands, South Africa, on June 2. Photographer: Rodger Bosch/AFP/Getty Images
The leader of the second-biggest party in South Africa’s governing coalition has taken a strong stand against xenophobic violence and called on the authorities to protect immigrants who are being targeted by protesters.
The leader of the second-biggest party in South Africa’s governing coalition has taken a strong stand against xenophobic violence and called on the authorities to protect immigrants who are being targeted by protesters.
Recent flooding in South Africa’s Western Cape province, which includes the tourist hub of Cape Town, caused more than 9 billion rand ($548 million) of damage, a total that’s expected to rise once final assessments are completed.
Recent flooding in South Africa’s Western Cape province, which includes the tourist hub of Cape Town, caused more than 9 billion rand ($548 million) of damage, a total that’s expected to rise once final assessments are completed.
Three Anchor Bay during severe weather storms in Cape Town, on May 11.
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest political party, remains “100%” committed to remaining in the ruling coalition, even though it isn’t functioning as intended, its new leader said.
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest political party, remains “100%” committed to remaining in the ruling coalition, even though it isn’t functioning as intended, its new leader said.
Cape Town’s mayor said he will ramp up efforts to provide more affordable housing and curb electricity price increases if he wins a second term, as he seeks to counter rising living costs in South Africa’s main tourist hub.
Cape Town’s mayor said he will ramp up efforts to provide more affordable housing and curb electricity price increases if he wins a second term, as he seeks to counter rising living costs in South Africa’s main tourist hub.
South African lawmakers elected Makashule Gana to head a multiparty panel that will hold an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handling of a robbery at his game farm.
South African lawmakers elected Makashule Gana to head a multiparty panel that will hold an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s handling of a robbery at his game farm.
South Africa’s parliamentary speaker is seeking legal advice on whether the legislature should proceed with an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of a robbery at his game farm, after he filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the process.
South Africa’s parliamentary speaker is seeking legal advice on whether the legislature should proceed with an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of a robbery at his game farm, after he filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the process.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team plans to file court papers early next week seeking a review of an independent panel’s report that found he may have breached the constitution in his handling of a burglary at his game farm.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team plans to file court papers early next week seeking a review of an independent panel’s report that found he may have breached the constitution in his handling of a burglary at his game farm.
Cyril Ramphosa, South Africa's president, at a ceremony to bestow National Orders on deserving recipients at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, South Africa, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Ramaphosa is preparing to mount a two-pronged legal challenge to block an impeachment hearing into an alleged cover-up of a burglary at his game farm.
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest party and a member of the nation’s ruling coalition, appointed strategist Ryan Coetzee to oversee its ministers who are part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet.
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second-biggest party and a member of the nation’s ruling coalition, appointed strategist Ryan Coetzee to oversee its ministers who are part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet.
Geordin Hill-Lewis celebrates on the second day of the DA Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on April 12.
Almost half of South Africa’s wastewater facilities are in a critical state, raising the risk of them discharging untreated water into rivers and the environment.
Almost half of South Africa’s wastewater facilities are in a critical state, raising the risk of them discharging untreated water into rivers and the environment.
A wastewater treatment plant in Pretoria, South Africa. Photographer: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images
Almost half of South Africa’s wastewater facilities are in a critical state, raising the risk of them discharging untreated water into rivers and the environment.
Almost half of South Africa’s wastewater facilities are in a critical state, raising the risk of them discharging untreated water into rivers and the environment.
A wastewater treatment plant in Pretoria, South Africa. Photographer: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images
African nations from South Africa to Kenya said they have sufficient fuel and warned against hoarding amid fears of shortages caused by the Iran war, even as counterparts in Asia began rationing and restricting exports.
African nations from South Africa to Kenya said they have sufficient fuel and warned against hoarding amid fears of shortages caused by the Iran war, even as counterparts in Asia began rationing and restricting exports.
Gasoline storage tanks at the Dangote Industries Ltd. oil refineryIN Lagos, Nigeria.
South Africa is preparing to deploy soldiers to help tackle gang violence and illegal mining, challenges the police have struggled to contain.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 22: Law enforcement presence at National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's media briefing on ongoing gang violence at Sophiatown Police Station on October 22, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This comes after two teenagers were shot dead and five others were injured in a suspected gang-violence shooting. (Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
A fire and a power outage disrupted operations at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, leading to delays and the suspension of international flights at the gateway to South Africa’s main tourism hub.
A fire and a power outage disrupted operations at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, leading to delays and the suspension of international flights at the gateway to South Africa’s main tourism hub.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, delivers the state-of-the-nation address in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, delivers the state-of-the-nation address in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Ramaphosa pledged to accelerate measures to fire up the economy, draw investment and make the government more efficient, an undertaking that will provide further impetus to a blistering markets rally if implemented.
South Africa’s government is appealing for donations to help fund repairs at the iconic Kruger National Park, following torrential rains and flooding that claimed dozens of lives and caused widespread damages to lodges, camps and roads.
South Africa’s government is appealing for donations to help fund repairs at the iconic Kruger National Park, following torrential rains and flooding that claimed dozens of lives and caused widespread damages to lodges, camps and roads.
A herd of elephants in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
South Africa’s government is facing mounting pressure to explain Iran’s participation in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, a move that has further soured Pretoria’s already fractious ties with the US.
South Africa’s government is facing mounting pressure to explain Iran’s participation in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, a move that has further soured Pretoria’s already fractious ties with the US.
The Chinese navy destroyer CNS Tangshan, top, Russian navy corvette Stoikiy, left, and Iranian navy corvette IRIS Naghdi, right, ahead of in Simon’s Town harbor in Cape Town, on Jan. 9.
Warships from some members of the BRICS group of developing nations gathered in Cape Town waters for a naval exercise that places host South Africa at risk of renewed US ire.
Warships from some members of the BRICS group of developing nations gathered in Cape Town waters for a naval exercise that places host South Africa at risk of renewed US ire.
A South African navy frigate, left, approaches Simon’s Town harbor where the Chinese navy destroyer Tangshan is moored ahead of naval exercises, on Jan. 7.
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