South Africa
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Fear, flight and facts: South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests as thousands flee fearing violence
Fp Staff •South Africa is on edge as anti-migrant protests are scheduled to begin across the country on Tuesday, with authorities warning against violence and thousands of foreign nationals already fleeing their homes
'Leave or face death': Migrants flee ahead of South Africa anti-foreigner rallies
Fp Staff •Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa or taking shelter in temporary camps after anti-immigrant groups called on undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday, raising fears of fresh violence
US envoy slams South Africa's 'non-alignment' stance over Iran war; questions warming ties with China
Fp Staff •US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III has reignited a diplomatic row between Washington, DC, and Pretoria after the latter's 'non-alignment policy' over the ongoing war in Iran
South Africa coach cites Messi while accusing FIFA of double standards during 2026 World Cup: ‘Much too severe…
Fpsports •South Africa coach Hugo Broos accused FIFA of preferential treatment towards Argentine superstar Lionel Messi while protestting protesting against the red card and suspension handed out to veteran midfielder Themba Zwane.
South Africa mass shooting: 12 dead, 9 injured as gang opens fire in Johannesburg; suspects at large
Fp Staff •A deadly shooting rocked the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday night when a group of more than 10 armed suspects carried out a coordinated attack
South Africa launches groundbreaking HIV prevention injection amid access concerns
•South Africa has begun rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection shown to be highly effective in clinical trials. Officials say the drug could help curb new infections, though health advocates are calling for broader access and increased supplies.
South Africa unveils migration crackdown as xenophobic attacks strain regional ties
Fp Staff •President Ramaphosa addressed the nation in a live TV broadcast, acknowledging that South Africans were not wrong in their views that foreign nationals were taking over jobs from the 68 per cent of the unemployed local citizens and putting a strain on facilities such as hospitals and schools.
Dewald Brevis Exclusive on MS Dhoni, CSK fans and being ‘Baby AB’: ‘It’s never been pressure’
Firstcricket Staff •In an exclusive interview, South African cricket star Dewald Brevis spoke candidly about life at Chennai Super Kings, learning from MS Dhoni, dealing with ‘Baby AB’ comparisons and the overwhelming support from Chennai fans.
Two Indian-origin Public Health Scientists Receive South Africa's Highest Civilian Honour
Fp Staff •South Africa conferred its highest civilian honours on scientists Salim Abdool Karim and Keertan Dheda for their globally acclaimed contributions to HIV, tuberculosis and Covid-19 research.
Trump administration proposes increasing admission of White South African refugees: Report
Fp Staff •President Donald Trump has defended the administration's proposals by claiming that “a genocide is taking place” in South Africa and that “White farmers are being brutally killed and their land confiscated”