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South Africa

June 19, 2026

What you should know about Merlin the duck at 2026 World Cup

On Monday, FIFA officials took photos with the celebrity duck. 

Merlin the duck
June 19, 2026

NICASA seeks FG’s urgent intervention for stranded Nigerians in South Africa

NICASA has urged the federal government to urgently address the worsening humanitarian situation facing stranded Nigerians awaiting repatriation from South Africa.

Nigerians in South Africa.
June 19, 2026

2026 World Cup: South Africa rescue point against Czechia

South Africa played to a 1-1 draw against Czechia on Thursday, securing a point in their Group A second game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.

South Africa vs Czech
June 16, 2026

Stranded Nigerians beg Tinubu govt to repatriate them from South Africa

The Nigerian community in South Africa has appealed to the federal government to urgently resolve challenges delaying the repatriation of about 300 Nigerians stranded in Pretoria.

Nigerians protesting in South Africa
June 16, 2026

Ramaphosa hails South African youths amid xenophobic attacks

The president acknowledged that South African youths face economic challenges, such as scarce jobs, limited opportunities and unemployment, which are prevalent in the country.

Ramaphosa giving inauguration speech
June 15, 2026

Manufacturers seek suspension of NESREA’s proposed 80-micron plastics ban

The regulations seek to prohibit the production and use of single-use plastic products with a thickness below 80 microns, pursuant to Section 26(1).

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
June 15, 2026

South Africa’s anti-immigrant leader blames ‘useless African presidents’ for xenophobic attacks

“We can’t have that because we also deserve good things in our country. We cannot solve every single country’s problem. It is not practical,” said Ms Ngobese-Zuma.

June 15, 2026

WHO chief blasts South Africa as xenophobic mob kills Ethiopians, Mozambicans

“These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay,” said Mr Ghebreyesus.

Ghebreyesus
June 15, 2026

South African businesses, artistes feel strain of xenophobic attacks

“We can’t lie about the backlash,” said Mmamoloko Kubayi, South Africa’s justice and constitutional development minister.

xenophobic attacks
June 14, 2026
Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.