Tuesday, June 30, 2026

East London

June 29, 2026

Two Nigerians killed amid xenophobic tension, 1,000 stranded in South Africa: Union Leader

“I could conclude that the two deaths that occurred. One yesterday was a result of the authorities, metro officers, who hacked a Nigerian person to death,” said Mr Iwobi.

Smart Nwobi [Credit: X]
March 27, 2026

Igbo leadership roles in South Africa purely cultural, NUSA says

The Nigerian Union of South Africa has reassured that Igbo leadership roles in South Africa are purely cultural.

NUSA members
October 18, 2024

Anthony Chieke wanted by UK police for stealing large amounts of cash from eight mosques

Mr Chieke is described as being around six feet, eight inches tall, with a shaved, balding head and stubble, and goes by several names, including Abraham Jakoboits.

June 6, 2024

Brits in queue for first bank notes bearing King Charles’s image

The old and new bills will remain in circulation until the old notes gradually phase out.

King Charles III
May 18, 2024

Two men jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants

Mr Kadena acted as his assistant and was primarily involved in smuggling migrants using the light aircraft.

Jail
June 28, 2022

South Africans angry, sad over 21 teenagers’ death in beer parlour 

“It is either something they ingested which will point to poisoning, whether it’s food or drinks, or it is something they inhaled.”

June 27, 2022

AU chief condoles with South Africa on death of 22 teenagers

Minister of Police Bheki Cele, who led a national delegation to the scene, said the victims were both girls and boys, including a 13-year-old.

AU Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat
June 27, 2022

Twenty-two teenagers die in beer parlour

“When you look at their faces, you realise that you are dealing with kids. You have heard the story that they are young, but when you see them, you realise that is a disaster.”