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Joy Online
On 7 July 1992, South Africa played its first international after readmission to world football, beating Cameroon 1–0 at King’s Park Stadium in Durban. …
South Africa: The boys who gave the world a party, and went home earlyThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement issued in Accra on April 29, the caucus expressed concern about what it described as a growing pattern of violence against foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, in areas such as KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng. …
Minority calls for action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
… Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, incidents reported in parts of South Africa, including KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng, indicate “a troubling pattern of organised violence,” with Ghanaian-owned businesses targeted a …
Minority demands urgent action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 29, the caucus said recent incidents reported in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng point to a disturbing pattern of violence targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaian traders and residents. …
Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over attacks on Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
… The South African leader’s appeal follows a recent wave of attacks on foreign nationals in cities including Durban, Cape Town, and East London. …
Beyond statements, enforcement is key – Dr Hlovor welcomes Ramaphosa’s anti-xenophobia push, but…Joy Online
… The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has also issued safety advisories, warning citizens to remain vigilant amid escalating protests in parts of South Africa, including Durban, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, where incidents of looting, property damage and violence have been reporte …
South Africa xenophobic attacks: Nigeria demands protection after two citizens killedSouth 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 →
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 →
Ghana's Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa, citing assaults on individuals and attacks on businesses in areas including KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng. The caucus welcomed efforts by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister and South Africa's president but said these steps are insufficient, calling on South African authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for immediate action by Ghanaian and South African governments in response to xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, citing reports of violence in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, and Gauteng, including targeting of Ghanaian-owned businesses and denial of services to victims.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for presidential-level intervention over xenophobic violence targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, citing recent attacks in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng on businesses, traders and residents.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor welcomed South African President Ramaphosa's firm stance against xenophobia but cautioned that stronger enforcement and prosecutions are needed to translate political statements into real protection for migrants, following recent attacks on foreign nationals in South African cities.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federal Government has called on South African authorities to protect Nigerians and other foreign nationals following renewed xenophobic violence that killed two Nigerian citizens. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg confirmed that Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew were killed in separate incidents linked to anti-foreigner tensions, with both deaths allegedly involving South African security personnel.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →