Tag: South Africa
EDITORIAL: Xenophobia in South Africa Must Concern Africa
This is painful. It is painful because South Africa was once a symbol of African unity and resistance against oppression.…
Fani-Kayode Confirmed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved his deployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to…
Diplomatic Twist: Fani-Kayode swaps Germany posting for South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation and political figure Femi Fani-Kayode has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his appointment…
Xenophobic attacks: Nigerian varsity students threaten to picket South African firms
Adeyemo described it as morally unjustifiable for such companies to operate profitably in Nigeria while Nigerians were allegedly being subjected…
Nigeria condemns threats against citizens in South Africa, demands action
“We request prompt sharing of preliminary findings and regular updates with the Government of Nigeria,” he said.
Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians apply for evacuation from South Africa
The Nigerian government says 130 Nigerians living in South Africa have asked to be evacuated because of rising tensions caused…
Fresh xenophobia Fears as Nigeria Prepares evacuation plan for citizens
Nigeria has warned its citizens living in South Africa to stay safe and avoid trouble because of planned anti-foreigner protests…
Xenophobia: FG summons South African envoy over attacks on Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called in South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner after reports of attacks on Nigerians and…
Group calls for urgent, decisive actions to protect Nigerians in South Africa
The CNND president emphasised that acts of violence and intimidation against Africans in South Africa are not only unlawful but…
Xenophobic attacks: South African Police alerts on fake tweet targeting Nigerians
Meanwhile, the South African Ministry of Police has also strongly condemned xenophobic attacks against Ghanians and other foreign national in…
South Africa: Why I apologised over ‘fake Kingship’ – Solomon Ezekiel
An Igbo community leader in South Africa, Solomon Ezekiel, has apologised after controversy over an event where he was wrongly…
Eritrea’s historic victory turns sour as seven players vanish
Seven players from the Eritrea national football team have reportedly not returned home after their team beat Eswatini 2–1 in…
NIDCOM gives reasons for detention of 3 Nigerians at South African Airport
NIDCOM, in a statement blamed the use of unregulated visa agents for procurement of South African visas as well as…
Igbo group condemns crowning of “Eze Ndigbo” in South Africa
The Abuja ICA reminded the public that the Southeast Traditional Council had previously issued a communique outlawing the practice of…
Protest erupts in South Africa as Nigerian Solomon Ogbonna ‘crowned king’
Protesters, including members of ActionSA, the Patriotic Alliance (PA), civic group March and March, as well as traditional leaders, took…
US, South Africa rift deepens as France withdraws Ramaphosa’s G7 invite
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reportedly disinvited from the upcoming G7 summit in France due to pressure from the…
Fuel shock hits Africa, demand for Nigeria’s petrol surges
South Africa currently has some crude oil reserves, but not enough refined fuel stored for emergencies. The country is working…
CAF under pressure as South Africa, Morocco clash over WAFCON 2026
South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has accused Morocco of trying to pressure African football authorities over the hosting of…
Dabiri-Erewa calls for swift justice for Nigerian killed in South Africa
She said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African Brothers, wondering why some evil minded people…
South African tragedies: 26 die in gang-violence, 11 pupils in road crash
President Ramaphosa assured residents that government is balancing short-term actions to prevent and respond to violence and stabilise communities, with…
Cameroon knock out South Africa to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South…
1xBet AFCON 2025: History, numbers collide as South Africa face Cameroon in Rabat
Interestingly, current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos once led Cameroon, adding intrigue to this knockout showdown.
South Africa storm into knockout stage after thrilling five-goal AFCON battle
South Africa struck first through Tshepang Moremi, whose deflected effort opened the scoring early and set the tone for a…
1xBET AFCON 2025: Salah’s goal earns Egypt narrow win over South Africa
Egypt secured a 1–0 victory over South Africa in their Group B match at the 2025 AFCON in Agadir on…
AFCON: Foster fires late winner as South Africa survive Angola scare
The decisive moment arrived in the 79th minute. After a slick exchange on the edge of the area, Tshepang Moremi…
World AIDS day marks start of game-changing HIV injection in Africa
According to UNAIDS 2024, eastern and southern Africa account for 52% of the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
G20 Summit: Ramaphosa hails success despite tensions with U.S.
The G20 summit in Johannesburg ended on Sunday, with South Africa declaring it a diplomatic success. Despite the United States…
Shettima to represent Tinubu at G20 summit in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African, who also serves as the current President of the G20 group had invited President…
Breaking: Tinubu jets out to South Africa, Angola for G20, AU-EU Summits
Once the G20 engagements conclude, Tinubu will proceed to Luanda for the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, slated for November…
Strange arrival of 150 Palestinians in South Africa sparks questions
Because their travel papers were not clear, the group was kept inside their chartered plane for about 12 hours. A…