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South Africa Investment Pledges Hit US$7.5B
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province secures R124.5 billion (US$7.5 billion) in investment pledges at conference despite anti-immigrant unrest.
The Rio Times · 1m
South Africa shuts fake grant claims
Sassa denies social grants for undocumented foreigners after violent protests.
Allafrica · 1m
South Africa's unbeaten run ends in heavy defeat to Australia
The world Test champions lose by 214 runs in Durban after being outclassed across five days, raising questions about their readiness ahead of England's visit.
BBC Sport · 2m
SA vs AUS, 1st Test Day 4: Australia Four Down
Australia trails 390-284 as Carey joins Renshaw in SA vs AUS Test.
Sportstar · 1m
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Smith's four catches set Test record as Australia dominates
Steve Smith takes four catches on day three to surpass Joe Root's all-time record, helping Australia build a 139-run lead over South Africa in Durban.
Daily Maverick · 1m
South Africa Protests After Immigration Ruling
Anti-immigration protests in South Africa after constitutional court eased asylum rules.
euronews · 1m
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Court ruling twisted into anti-foreigner rage
A narrow asylum judgment was distorted online into false claims about citizenship and jobs, fuelling anti-foreigner mobilisation in Durban.
Daily Maverick · 2m
Australia's pace attack seizes control in Durban
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon dismiss South Africa for 284 to put Australia in command of the first Test.
BBC Sport · 2m
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive
South Africa's Home Affairs retracts asylum intake rule after violent anti-immigrant protests.
Allafrica · 1m
Africa: All of Africa Today - October 9, 2026
South Africa withdraws asylum directive amid unrest; Yemen conflict threatens African economies.
Allafrica · 2m
Renshaw fights to save Australia's first innings in Durban
Matt Renshaw approaches his first Test half-century as Australia battles to salvage its opening innings against South Africa at Kingsmead on day two.
Abc · 1m
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Court ruling on asylum seekers sparks violent protests
A Constitutional Court decision on refugee processing triggered riots in Durban and Soweto, fuelled by misinformation about what the ruling actually does.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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Anti-immigrant mob threatens to burn women and children in Pretoria
Violent protests force Home Affairs to reverse its decision to reopen asylum offices after a Constitutional Court ruling.
Daily Maverick · 2m
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Nortje's return gives Proteas edge in first Test
South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje took two wickets on his return after three years away, helping reduce Australia to 187-6 on day one at Durban.
Daily Maverick · 2m
South Africa Protests Turn Violent
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa turned violent as asylum processing resumed after court ruling.
Dw · 1m
Anti-Immigration Groups Disrupt Home Affairs in Durban
Anti-immigrant groups disrupt South Africa's Home Affairs Centre as asylum seekers face protests.
Allafrica · 1m
Travis Head defends Australia's team against critics
Travis Head says Australia's current team can handle past players' criticism.
Sportstar · 1m
South Africa's mass shooting crisis kills 38 in one week
Three cities hit by coordinated attacks in days as gang violence and illegal firearms fuel a national emergency.
NPR · 2m
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Zulu heritage meets modern comfort in furniture design
Durban designer Siyanda Mbele translates Zulu culture into sleek, functional furniture that rejects African design stereotypes.
Daily Maverick · 1m
11 killed in Durban mass shooting
Gunmen opened fire at a house party in South Africa, killing at least 11 people in what police suspect may be gang-related violence.
BBC News · 1m