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African immigrants in South Africa are living in fear as protests against illegal immigration escalate, reigniting long-simmering xenophobia. The March & March group has given illegal immigrants an ultimatum to leave by June 30, while violence has already claimed lives. Legal status offers no protection, and many immigrants face uncertainty despite having proper documentation.
Raids on remote farms in South Africa have uncovered large-scale methamphetamine labs linked to Mexican cartels, signaling a shift from trafficking to local production. Investigators point to a deliberate strategy: cartel chemists set up in isolated rural areas to be closer to consumers, reducing transport risks. Corruption within the police force is identified as a key enabler, allowing the operations to flourish undetected.
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) has filed a lawsuit against the South African government, seeking to suspend arms export licenses to the US over concerns they may violate domestic law and threaten international peace and security. The case argues that the National Conventional Arms Control Committee may not have properly applied legal standards requiring denial of licenses if exports risk human rights violations or undermine peace. The lawsuit comes amid already strained diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States.
At least five Mozambican nationals died in xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the past weekend, marking the first official fatalities linked to nationwide anti-immigration protests. About 300 people have been repatriated, while more than 500 remain in safe shelters with repatriation underway.
Five Mozambican citizens were confirmed killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while about 800 others are trapped in Mossel Bay. The violence comes amid anti-immigration protests and political tensions before local elections.
South African parliament will proceed with an impeachment investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The probe follows a Constitutional Court ruling that revived the process, with a committee set to meet next week. Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing and is challenging the inquiry in court.
Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa are stepping up protests and vigilante actions targeting foreigners, including Zimbabweans. Human Rights Watch warns of a new wave of xenophobic attacks amid soaring unemployment and economic inequality. The government pledges to uphold the rule of law, but critics say enforcement remains weak.
The U.S. State Department has informed Congress it will increase the refugee quota for white South Africans from 7,500 to 17,500 in the current fiscal year, citing a 'refugee emergency' in South Africa. The move aligns with President Trump's repeated false claims about racial targeting and 'white genocide.' Resettlement costs for the additional 10,000 refugees are estimated at $100 million.
Protesters gathered at South Africa's oldest colonial building to show solidarity with Palestine amid escalating tensions in Gaza, part of a global wave of demonstrations. They carried banners and chanted slogans demanding an end to violence and supporting Palestinian rights.
