Sunday World News Updates

Afrika Mayibuye Movement president Floyd Shivambu and March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma have joined forces in what could become a significant new pressure bloc in South Africa’s increasingly heated immigration debate. The two leaders met in Johannesburg on Monday and emerged with a shared commitment to campaign against undocumented… Read more »

Western Cape police have arrested two suspects following a major drug bust in Kuils River, while detectives continue investigating a triple murder in Khayelitsha that has left a community on edge. Police spokesperson Cpt Frederick van Wyk said a 35-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested at a bed-and-breakfast… Read more »

International jazz icon Abdul Ibrahim, born Adolph Johannes Brand, has died aged 91. The globally renowned pianist and composer died in Germany following a short illness surrounded by his family. Born in Kensington, Cape Town, in 1934, Ibrahim rose to become a globally renowned pianist and composer, enjoying a career… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has issued a stern caution against the spread of misinformation regarding recent incidents involving foreign nationals in South Africa, saying inaccurate reporting risks distorting a complex and sensitive issue. In a statement released on Monday,  the government expressed deep regret over the loss of life, extending… Read more »

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has joined the chorus of praise for Comrades Marathon champions George Kusche and Gerda Steyn, saying their achievements demonstrate the power of dedication, resilience and hard work. In a statement issued on Monday, the party congratulated the two athletes following their standout performances in… Read more »

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country’s global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists, the justice minister has warned. Speaking at a briefing on Sunday, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi called for South Africans to reject vigilantism… Read more »

The Malawi government has confirmed the repatriation of 645 Malawian nationals from South Africa under a voluntary repatriation exercise following reports of vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals. The neighbouring country said this in a media statement issued on Monday. According to the press release from the Malawian Ministry of Foreign… Read more »

Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week. Queiroz takes charge of Ghana as they begin their Group L campaign against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday and continues a run… Read more »

The increased struggle for young people graduating at tertiary to find employment has raised concern about whether formal qualifications still carry enough weight to change the labour market. Michael Hanly, the managing director at New Leaf Technologies, highlighted that the unemployment rate has increased to 32.7% in the first quarter,… Read more »

The criminal case against alleged underworld figure and businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused has been postponed to Wednesday after proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court were delayed by legal and procedural issues. Matlala, his wife Tsakane,  and alleged contract killers Musa Kekana and Tiego Mabusela appeared before Acting… Read more »