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Ghana’s spoken word collective, Ehalakasa, is appealing to the government for support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa. …
Ehalakasa seeks state support for three representatives heading to World Poetry Slam ChampionshipJoy Online
… Another march took place in Durban on the east coast. South Africa, where millions of people are unemployed, has seen a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent months, culminating in nationwide protests on June 30, an informal deadline set for undocumented immigrants to lea …
South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homesJoy Online
… In the port city of Durban, police opened an inquest over the death of a foreign national who allegedly jumped from the eighth floor of a building on the eve of the protests, believing he was being targeted. …
Over 900 arrested during South African anti-migrant protestsJoy Online
… From building to building — they must go,” Jacinta Ngobese, leader of the March and March group, said in the port city of Durban. …
South Africa’s anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violenceJoy Online
… Many businesses in central Durban, the main city in the province, are also shut. …
Heavy security in South Africa as anti-migrant protesters take to the streetsJoy Online
… In Durban, which has seen some of the biggest protests, white tents housing mostly Malawians are being dismantled as authorities race to clear the transit camp. …
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadlineJoy Online
Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while hundreds of Zimbabweans slept on the pavement outside their consulate in Cape Town. …
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protestsJoy Online
Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while hundreds of Zimbabweans slept on the pavement outside their consulate in Cape Town. …
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protestsBusiness & Financial Times
… After the Accra seminar wraps Friday, participants face roughly seven weeks of an online Automotive Policy and Strategy Assignment under academic guidance, before regrouping for a “learning consolidation and best practice” study week in Durban, South Africa, from August 3 to 7. …
African leaders chart a new course for a continental automotive revolutionJoy Online
… South African media outlets reported on Wednesday that clashes had erupted between police and thousands of Malawians awaiting repatriation in the coastal city of Durban. …
South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protestsGhana's spoken word collective Ehalakasa is requesting government support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa, arguing that national representation should extend beyond football to include arts and culture.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's spoken word collective Ehalakasa is requesting government support to send three representatives to the 2026 World Poetry Slam Championship in Durban, South Africa, arguing that national representation should extend beyond football to include arts and culture.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-immigration groups in South Africa seized foreigners from homes in Johannesburg and handed them to police, including a woman and child from Malawi, while another apprehended man claimed to hold a legal Zimbabwean Exemption Permit. The protests, which included door-to-door searches and marches in multiple cities, reflect a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment amid high unemployment.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday, with 108 of 120 marches remaining peaceful while 12 required police intervention. Violence included looting and at least one fatal shooting in Johannesburg's Alexandra township, where residents targeted informal shops owned by foreign nationals.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-immigrant protesters marched across South African cities on Tuesday, marking a deadline they set for undocumented migrants to leave, prompting thousands of African foreign nationals to flee ahead of the demonstrations. At least four people have been killed and thousands of foreigners driven from homes with property vandalized, amid months of unrest that has drawn international condemnation.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police have been deployed across South Africa amid fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent, with the demonstrations marking an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. The Ministry of Police reported that protests were largely peaceful nationwide, though isolated incidents of looting and window-breaking occurred in Johannesburg and arrests were made in Soweto and KwaZulu-Natal.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned protesters against migrants to act without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums" ahead of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. Several thousand African nationals have already left in recent weeks amid fears of violence, while the president reminded citizens that lawful foreign nationals contribute to the economy and are entitled to constitutional protection.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Malawian and Zimbabwean migrants are attempting to leave South Africa before nationwide anti-immigrant protests scheduled for June 30, fearing violence. The country has experienced xenophobic protests and attacks in recent weeks, prompting the government and police to deploy security measures while appealing for peaceful conduct.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Malawian and Zimbabwean migrants are seeking to leave South Africa before nationwide anti-immigrant protests on June 30, fearing violence. South Africa has experienced xenophobic protests and attacks in recent weeks, prompting many foreigners to flee.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
African Union officials are attending an eight-week executive course in Ghana to develop skills in automotive production and value-chain management, aimed at transforming Africa from a market for second-hand vehicles into a manufacturing hub. Vehicle sales in Africa have surged 22 percent over the past year.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
South Africa's largest labour unions, including COSATU which represents around 2 million people, have urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups and warned that workers who skip work to attend protests will not be protected and risk their employment.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A six-week executive short course hosted by the Association of African Automotive Manufacturers and the AfCFTA Secretariat, alongside partners including Afreximbank and GIZ, opened in Accra, designed to strengthen Africa's capacity to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area in the automotive sector.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
As anti-migrant protests set a 30 June deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, hundreds of foreign nationals—mainly Malawians—have fled their homes following violent intimidation by groups carrying weapons. Migrants report door-to-door attacks and are gathering in makeshift settlements seeking refuge.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor has condemned xenophobic violence targeting African migrants in South Africa, telling the Pan African Parliament that recent incidents in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal represent a "gradual normalization of organised hostility" against foreign nationals. He stressed that such conduct is unlawful and inconsistent with African values, and called for continental action.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Princess Adjei, a 33-year-old Ghanaian who moved to South Africa as a toddler, lost her hair salon and apartment during an anti-migrant march in Durban but says she has no plans to leave, as South Africa is the only place she has ever called home.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Princess Adjei, who moved to South Africa from Ghana as a toddler and spent her entire life there, saw her hair salon looted during May anti-migrant demonstrations. She and her 14-year-old son are now among scores of long-term residents forced onto the streets after attacks targeting foreign nationals, despite many having legal documentation.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's justice minister has warned that a surge in attacks on foreign nationals is damaging the country's global image and affecting South African artists and businesses abroad. The violence has prompted several African countries, including Ghana, Malawi, and Mozambique, to repatriate their nationals over safety concerns.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion article argues that anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, driven by beliefs that foreign nationals displace local workers, threatens the informal traders, migrant entrepreneurs and township supply chains that sustain the country's economy.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat illegal migration, including jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, establishing dedicated courts for deportations, and creating a biometric register for all residents. The announcement comes as anti-foreigner tensions escalate and several African nations organize evacuation of their nationals from South Africa.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said Ghana's diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite recent xenophobic attacks that forced evacuation of some Ghanaians. He described the attacks as unfortunate and noted this is the first time Ghanaians have been significantly targeted in such surges of anti-foreign violence.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has criticised South African authorities for doing "little" to quell recent xenophobic attacks and protect displaced foreigners, including nearly 200 Ghanaians who sought refuge in Ghana's embassy. Ghana organised its own evacuation of citizens after local authorities failed to intervene, with one flight completed and two more planned.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa, led by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has completed its second phase with an interim report submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. The 64-day hearing phase included testimony from 32 witnesses and revealed allegations including infiltration of police and government by organised crime groups and details of an alleged drug cartel.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaians in Durban ahead of a planned anti-immigration demonstration on May 13, 2026, advising them to avoid protest areas, carry valid identification and immigration documents, and temporarily close businesses.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors last year, with three-quarters from the SADC region. President Ramaphosa said the government is intensifying efforts to expand into new global tourism markets through improved regional travel, expanded air connectivity, and visa reforms, including a proposed SADC UNIVISA system.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission reports that a mayor in Estcourt, near Durban, has stepped down from a directive leading to closures and alleged takeover of foreign-owned businesses, following diplomatic pressure and threats of legal action. The High Commission says it remains firm that affected traders must receive justice, including return of business keys, before any negotiations proceed.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Senator Adams Oshiomhole defended his call to nationalise MTN and other South African companies operating in Nigeria, arguing that Nigerian lives must take precedence over foreign investment amid xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He suggested Nigeria restructure ownership of affected firms to ensure local control and retain profits domestically rather than allowing South African shareholders to profit.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa are intensifying, with local government officials reportedly participating in actions against foreign nationals, including legally resident African migrants. Ghana's High Commissioner reports that a mayor in Estcourt, near Durban, seized shops owned by Ghanaians and other African migrants and ordered foreign nationals to leave within 21 days.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned violent incidents targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, calling them acts of "opportunists" exploiting grievances under false community activism claims. He sought to reassure African travellers and tourism stakeholders ahead of Africa's Travel Indaba official opening in Durban.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The South African government formally condemned the spread of digital content depicting alleged attacks on foreign nationals, characterizing them as "fake videos and images" intended to undermine the country's international reputation. Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene, describing the situation as a serious risk to the safety of Africans in South Africa and a challenge to African solidarity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
On 7 July 1992, South Africa played its first international match after readmission to world football, defeating Cameroon 1–0 in Durban—a moment that marked the start of the country's modern football era following apartheid's isolation. The piece traces South Africa's subsequent trajectory from winning the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations and reaching consecutive World Cups in 1998 and 2002, through a later decline, to their recent qualification for the 2026 World Cup as contenders.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →