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Close to 1,000 Malawians are waiting outside their consulate in Johannesburg, hoping for transport home after fleeing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. Humanitarian aid is being coordinated largely by volunteers, churches, and NGOs, with medical care provided by Doctors Without Borders.
France and Spain meet in the first World Cup semi-final, with France's star-studded attack facing Spain's stingy defence. France coach Didier Deschamps says his team will not surrender possession, while Kylian Mbappe is fit despite an ankle scare. The match kicks off on July 14, France's Bastille Day.
South Africa's Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has condemned illegal initiation schools, reporting dozens of deaths and hundreds of rescues during the 2026 winter customary initiation season. Authorities have closed numerous illegal schools and opened criminal cases as the government urges parents to use registered institutions.
Russia has reported significant increases in agricultural exports across multiple categories in 2026, including record wheat volumes to African countries such as Egypt, Sudan, and Kenya, alongside growth in dairy, ice cream, and grain shipments, according to data from Russian government agencies.
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have left South Africa amid anti-immigrant protests and violence, with several African nations organizing repatriation efforts. The unrest has also sparked diplomatic tensions and an investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians.
MSF warns of growing humanitarian needs as anti-migrant violence in South Africa displaces tens of thousands of African migrants, disrupting healthcare. The government says it is providing assistance, while vigilante groups continue searching for undocumented migrants.
Defending champions Argentina beat ten-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez scoring the decisive goal. They will now face England in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring in all three of his country's World Cup group games. Police have opened an inquest while autopsy results are pending, and officials have urged restraint over speculation about the cause.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has expressed regret after a leaked video showed him insulting his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni, and calling a church leader an idiot. The royal office says the recordings are historical and do not reflect current circumstances, while the king and queen plan a joint trip to Zimbabwe.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, focusing on political, economic, and strategic cooperation, and later honored WWI soldiers at the Delville Wood memorial, calling for greater recognition of Black soldiers.
South African police and soldiers arrested more than 70 suspects in a raid at a known illegal mining hotspot west of Johannesburg, seizing generators and gold-bearing material. Another account puts the number of arrests higher at over 200, with most detainees described as undocumented foreign nationals.
South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 foreign nationals since mid-June amid a wave of anti-migrant protests. Most returnees were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, with several countries organizing voluntary repatriation flights and buses. The UN has cautioned against scapegoating migrants for socioeconomic challenges.
Spain meet Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain's defence has not conceded yet, while Belgium have improved steadily, setting up a tight contest.
Anti-immigrant protesters in South Africa went door-to-door in Johannesburg, pulling people from their homes and handing them to police, as a unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave passed. Protests spread to Soweto and Durban, with police mounting a major security operation across multiple cities. Organizers have renewed calls for mass deportations while several African governments are arranging voluntary repatriation flights and buses.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been charged with three counts of murder after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their home in Bedfordshire. He was arrested in South Africa following an international manhunt and is due to appear in a Johannesburg court before being returned to the UK.
Egypt's football federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into refereeing in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing serious mistakes and double standards. Separately, Switzerland coach Murat Yakin criticized the red card shown to Breel Embolo in their quarterfinal defeat, calling the rule 'unacceptable'.
Four Ugandan farmers have filed a case at the UK's High Court against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), seeking to apply Ugandan environmental and constitutional law to the UK-registered company behind the project. The $5.6 billion pipeline, led by TotalEnergies, would be the world's longest heated pipeline, and the claimants argue it would affect over 100,000 people and critical ecosystems.
Government raids on clothing factories in KwaZulu-Natal have spotlighted labor conditions and immigration, but industry leaders say retailers' low prices undermine compliance. With arrests of owners and workers, factory closures, and union calls for retailer scrutiny, the sector faces conflicting pressures.
Zimbabwe's government says more than 78,000 citizens have returned from South Africa since May, with thousands repatriated through official programs and many more self-funding their journeys. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed for private sector support to continue the repatriation effort, which follows anti-immigrant protests and threats in South Africa.
Ghana has turned down a state visit request from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to rising tensions over xenophobic violence targeting Ghanaian nationals. Around 1,000 Ghanaians have returned home, with more registering for repatriation, following the death of a Ghanaian national in June.