South Africa raises alarm over economic cost of xenophobia claims
The South African government has expressed concern over the economic impact of xenophobia-related allegations, saying the claims are affecting the livelihoods of…
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268 Nigerians arrive Lagos from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total…
Nigeria evacuates 262 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks
Nigeria has commenced the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, with the first batch of 262 returnees departing Johannesburg and heading…
S’Africa bans 268 repatriated Nigerians for five years over illegal stay
South African government has slammed a five-year travel ban on the 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation after declaring them illegal residents. According…
FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians amid S’Africa tensions
The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa following growing concerns over rising anti-immigrant sentiments…
South Africa’s inflation climbs to 4%, highest since 2024
South Africa’s annual inflation rate accelerated to four per cent in April 2026, marking its highest level since August 2024, as rising…
Fani-Kayode redeployed to South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has confirmed his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode disclosed this through a statement posted…
South Africa withdraws AI policy over fake reference sources
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has withdrawn the country’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after it was…
South Africa withdraws draft AI policy over fake references
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after fictitious sources were…
South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.1% as cost pressures persist
South Africa’s headline consumer inflation edged up slightly to 3.1 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, compared to 3.0 per cent recorded…
S’Africa, others turn to Dangote Refinery amid Iran war
Several African countries, including South Africa, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies following disruptions linked to the ongoing…
Trump’s envoy arrives S’Africa amid strained bilateral ties
A conservative media critic selected by United States President Donald Trump to serve as ambassador to South Africa has arrived in the…