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April 2026
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A Ghanaian resident in Johannesburg, Junior Adusei, has downplayed perceptions of widespread xenophobia in South Africa, arguing that such incidents are not representative of the broader population. …
South Africans are largely supportive despite isolated xenophobic incidents — Ghanaian resident

World & Region

Oprah Winfrey to close South Africa leadership academy in 2027

The News

US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls near Johannesburg will close at the end of the 2027 academic year and be handed over to local education authorities. The school, which has graduated more than 1,000 girls from underprivileged backgrounds since opening nearly 20 years ago, will offer full scholarships to enrolled students who have not graduated elsewhere; Winfrey plans to continue her education mission through a scholarship programme at leading schools.

31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Oprah Winfrey to close South Africa leadership academy in 2027
US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls near Johannesburg will close at the end of the 2027 academic year and be handed over to local education authorities. The school, which has graduated more than 1,000 girls from underprivileged backgrounds since opening nearly 20 years ago, will offer full scholarships to enrolled students who have not graduated elsewhere; Winfrey plans to continue her education mission through a scholarship programme at leading schools.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Two Ghanaians killed in South Africa xenophobic violence
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa—Bashiru Isaac, 44, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Kojo Antwi in Prieska on July 18. The government has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and said it would pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Pan-African Parliament VP urges AU convention ratification on violence
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament, has called on African governments to ratify and implement the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, saying it is essential for strengthening legal protection and advancing Africa's peace, security, democracy and development. Speaking at a high-level dialogue in Johannesburg, she noted that Africa cannot achieve Agenda 2063 aspirations while more than half its population faces threats of violence, exploitation and discrimination.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

South Africa investigates Nigerian's death during police arrest
South African authorities are investigating the death of 42-year-old Nigerian Ibeh Chika Simon, who collapsed while being arrested by Cape Town police; a post-mortem showed multiple bruises and abrasions on his back and chest. Nigeria's consul general condemned the incident and alleged a pattern of unresolved deaths and misconduct against foreign nationals, amid heightened tensions over xenophobic violence.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence
Ghana's Government has announced a new evacuation phase bringing approximately 1,000 Ghanaians home from South Africa this week, prioritising women, children, the elderly, people with medical conditions and students, in response to renewed xenophobic violence. Nearly 926 Ghanaians had already been repatriated in earlier stages, with a further batch of roughly 900 registered nationals cleared for evacuation as of 25 July.
26 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana evacuates about 1,000 citizens from South Africa
Ghana's government announced resumption of evacuation for Ghanaians in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, with the first group expected to arrive in Accra on July 26. The voluntary programme prioritises vulnerable groups including women, children, elderly persons, and students who have registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Africa's growth depends on free movement of people and skills
Dr Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana's Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, said at the Kgalema Motlanthe Winter Seminar 2026 in Johannesburg that Africa's economic transformation requires the free movement of people, skills and ideas across borders, arguing that well-managed migration has historically driven growth and regional integration.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's economic growth requires free movement of people and skills
Dr. Ishmael Yamson, a member of Ghana's Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, told the Kgalema Motlanthe Winter Seminar 2026 that Africa's economic transformation depends on the ability of people, skills and ideas to move freely across borders, and that well-managed migration has historically been a major driver of economic growth and regional integration.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 22 July

Queiroz may participate in CAF review of African World Cup performance
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting assessing Africa's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players following a record-breaking showing by African teams at the tournament.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana signs first African accelerated patent grant deal with US
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has signed an Accelerated Patent Grant arrangement with Ghana's intellectual property office, the first such agreement between the USPTO and an African country. The worksharing arrangement will continue for five years from the date of signing.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Nigeria evacuates 1,490 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria has completed the voluntary evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with a fifth evacuation flight carrying 305 returnees arriving in Lagos on July 15. The government said the evacuation followed talks with South African authorities over security concerns linked to xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria evacuates 1,490 citizens from South Africa xenophobic attacks
Nigeria completed a voluntary evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, with the final flight carrying 305 returnees arriving in Lagos on July 15. Nigeria has condemned the violence, including deaths of at least two nationals allegedly assaulted by security officials, saying xenophobia and violence against its citizens are unacceptable.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

South Africa investigates killing of anti-migrant group leader
A special police team has begun investigating the shooting death of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March. The group's spokesperson described the killing as retaliation for the movement's campaign to remove undocumented migrants, and said other leaders have received threats.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Special police team investigates killing of anti-migrant group leader
A special multidisciplinary police team has begun investigating the shooting death of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March, who was shot outside his home east of Johannesburg in July and died in hospital. The group's spokesperson told the BBC they believe he was targeted in retaliation for the movement's campaign against undocumented migrants, and that other leaders have received death threats.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Africa launches first pan-continental golf tourism convention
Africa has launched the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026, a business-to-business platform designed to integrate the continent's golf offerings into a unified economic ecosystem and help capture a larger share of the global luxury travel market. The convention is scheduled to take place from 18 to 21 August 2026 in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

South Africa xenophobic violence masks job threat from AI
South Africa has experienced waves of xenophobic violence against foreign nationals from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia and Ghana, with frustrations rooted in high unemployment and economic inequality. The article argues that the real long-term employment threat may come not from migrants but from artificial intelligence, which represents a fundamentally different technological force than previous inventions.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

South African anti-immigration protesters force foreigners from homes
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 →
Zimbabwe footballer Divine Lunga survives shooting in Johannesburg
Zimbabwe international defender Divine Lunga escaped unharmed when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Johannesburg on Sunday while he was driving to church with his younger brother. South African police have opened an attempted murder investigation; local media reports suggest the attacker may have mistakenly identified Lunga as an undercover police officer.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 7 July

Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga survives gun attack in Johannesburg
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga, 31, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns and Zimbabwe's national team, survived a shooting incident in Johannesburg's Hillbrow suburb on Sunday when his car was fired upon by an unknown gunman. Police are investigating the attempted murder, and the suspect reportedly mistook him for an undercover police officer.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

Google exceeds $1 billion Africa investment target, launches AI initiatives
Google has exceeded its five-year $1 billion Africa investment target and announced new initiatives including an AI lab in Ghana, a connectivity hub in South Africa's Eastern Cape, and a partnership with Idris Elba's Akuna Group to train creators in AI-driven storytelling.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 900 arrested as South African anti-migrant protests turn violent
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 →
Ghanaian tailor killed in South Africa xenophobic protests
A Ghanaian tailor was shot dead in his Cape Town shop on June 30, 2026, during violent demonstrations targeting foreign nationals linked to South Africa's anti-immigration campaign. The Ghana High Commission confirmed the death and is arranging repatriation of the body for burial.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa anti-migrant protests escalate with nationwide marches
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 →

Tuesday 30 June

South Africa deploys heavy police presence as anti-migrant protests continue
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 →

Monday 29 June

Senior South African police officer shot before inquiry testimony
Suspended deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot in Johannesburg on Sunday evening while driving home and underwent emergency surgery. The shooting occurred days before Khan was due to testify at a public inquiry investigating criminality in South Africa's police force, though police say it is premature to link the incident to his anticipated appearance.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's president warns anti-migrant protesters against intimidation
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 →
Ghana holds England 0-0 in symbolic football match
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.
29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 27 June

Netflix's Zulu drama sparks global conversation on polygamy
The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Africa launches golf tourism convention to attract global investment
Africa is launching the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026 in Johannesburg in August to create a unified pan-African platform connecting golf destinations with international buyers, investors, and tourism decision-makers, positioning the continent to compete in the high-value global golf tourism market where Africa has historically been underrepresented.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa launches continental golf tourism convention in 2026
Africa is launching the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026 in Johannesburg in August to connect African golf destinations with international buyers and investors, marking the first pan-African effort to structure golf tourism as a unified market segment. According to organisers, golf tourism represents one of the highest-value segments in global travel, but Africa has remained under-represented compared to Europe, North America and parts of Asia.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →