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Thousands leave South Africa amid xenophobic unrest
Staff Reporter · 11 July 2026
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Sibiya Defends Mchunu, Calls Directive to Disband PKTT “Lawful Instruction”
Cape Town, 15 October 2025 — During his testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption, suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya staunchly defended the decision by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), calling it a “lawful instruction” and a legitimate political decision. EWN Minister Has the Authority, Says […]
Staff Reporter · 15 October 2025
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Gaza Aid Flotilla Interception Sparks Diplomatic Clash, South Africa at the Forefront
Pretoria, South Africa — The recent Israeli naval interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of aid ships en route to Gaza, has triggered sharp diplomatic tensions, particularly between South Africa and Israel. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian goods and activists, was intercepted in international waters over October 1–2, 2025, and more than 100 people […]
Staff Reporter · 3 October 2025
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Thousands leave South Africa amid xenophobic unrest
Anti-migrant protests, raids and attacks on foreign-owned businesses have triggered deportations, repatriations and renewed concern across the continent. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — More than 53,000 migrants have been deported or repatriated from South Africa amid an immigration crackdown and a wave of anti-foreigner protests. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said more than 80% of those who left […]
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Sibiya Defends Mchunu, Calls Directive to Disband PKTT “Lawful Instruction”
Cape Town, 15 October 2025 — During his testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption, suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya staunchly defended the decision by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), calling it a “lawful instruction” and a legitimate political decision. EWN Minister Has the Authority, Says […]
