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Order a long-term news report on Durban
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, May 11, Mr Anani Quashie said the mayor in an area known as Estcourt, near Durban, had seized keys to shops owned by Ghanaians and other African migrants who were legally operating businesses. …
Xenophobic attacks escalate in South Africa as officials reportedly join crackdown on foreign nationalsJoy Online
As Africa’s Travel Indaba gets underway in Durban with Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to reassure African travellers, tourism stakeholders and international partners following recent violent incidents targeting foreign …
Ramaphosa condemns xenophobia, reassures African travellers ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba official openingJoy Online
… The Nigerian government has specifically advised its citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors for their own safety. …
Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit as xenophobic attacks escalateJoy Online
… At least 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation as protests spread through Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban. …
South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks on foreign nationalsJoy 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 African Police Service said they were investigating the killing of a foreign national, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban. The incident follows months of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South African Police Service said they were investigating the killing of a foreign national, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban. The incident follows months of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A foreign citizen in his 30s or early 40s was beaten to death by around 50 people during a protest march in Durban, South Africa, police said. The incident reflects ongoing anti-immigrant tensions in the country, which have prompted tens of thousands of migrants to leave in recent months.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police in Durban, South Africa report that a foreign national, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people; the killing follows recent protests against immigrants in the country, though the motive remains under investigation.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A foreign national, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa. The killing follows a wave of violent protests against immigrants in South Africa this year, prompting several African countries including Ghana to repatriate their citizens.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs withdrew a directive allowing asylum applications after anti-migrant protests turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban. The directive had sought to implement a Constitutional Court ruling allowing asylum seekers access to the system regardless of how they entered the country, but Home Affairs said implementation overwhelmed refugee offices and posed risks to officials and public safety.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has warned Ghanaian nationals in Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding areas to exercise heightened vigilance amid ongoing protests that could disrupt movement and pose security risks. The High Commission advised nationals to avoid protest sites, anticipate road closures and follow local security advisories.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 24 vehicles were set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in Soweto and Durban on Thursday as anti-immigration protests turned violent, with clashes sparked by a court ruling on migrant asylum access and allegations of assault by a foreign national.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa has expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, which would make it the first African nation to host the Games. Seven countries total—including Hungary, India, Qatar, Turkey, Germany, and South Korea—are in dialogue with the IOC about 2036, with a submission deadline of 31 October and feasibility assessments planned for completion by March 2027.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An anti-immigration movement called March and March has issued a September 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, creating anxiety among refugee communities. Hundreds of asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Mozambique, and Tanzania have occupied the pavement outside Durban's Refugee Reception Centre for roughly four months, enduring deteriorating conditions with irregular access to food, medication, and other necessities.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 27 people were killed and more than 20 wounded in two separate shootings in South African townships over the weekend — 17 people in a tavern shooting in Wedela southwest of Johannesburg on Saturday, and 10 people in a store shooting in Lwandle near Cape Town on Sunday. Police are searching for multiple suspects armed with firearms, with the motives remaining unknown.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, near Durban, on Tuesday night, killing at least 11 people including a woman believed to be pregnant and wounding three others. Police say some of those at the house were known to them as part of criminal investigations, and have not ruled out a feud between rival groups as a possible motive.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government evacuated 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, spending GH¢49.72 million on chartered flights, accommodation, medical care, and reintegration support across two phases in May-June and the second phase. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the evacuation demonstrated the government's commitment to protecting citizens in dangerous situations.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has concluded its evacuation of citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing about 1,900 Ghanaians back home across two phases. The second phase brought 1,000 evacuees and included reintegration support, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled his performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity, describing the cancellation as a rejection of hate.
27 August 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 →