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The Digest: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country's laws, customs, and traditions. Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: "To those who are here legally...

The Digest: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa...

The Digest: The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has called for urgent investigations after two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving South African security operatives. Emmanuel reportedly died on April 20 after sustaining injuries...

Two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, have been killed in South Africa amid ongoing violence, according to Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, Consul-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg. Emmanuel allegedly died from injuries sustained during beatings by South African National...

The Digest: A Nigerian woman living in South Africa has raised concerns over the treatment of Nigerians, calling on the Nigerian government to intervene. In a video message, she alleged that Nigerians face repeated harassment and attacks, with little or no support from officials. She...

The Digest: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians in South Africa to shut their businesses and avoid confrontations as xenophobic attacks escalate across the country. Protests in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal have turned violent, leading to...

The Digest: Ghana has summoned South Africa's envoy over several "xenophobic incidents," including one where a legal Ghanaian migrant was told to return home and "fix his country." Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa warned of "escalating tensions, with foreign nationals, including...

The Digest: A video has gone viral showing South Africans confronting a Ghanaian migrant, with one individual stating, "We don't want Africans here anymore. We're tired of seeing African migrants moving all over the world, refusing to fix their own countries." The incident has sparked...

The Digest: South African authorities have deported three Nigerian nationals after denying them entry at O. R. Tambo International Airport on Sunday, April 5, 2026, over alleged "insulting" social media posts about the country's government. One deportee, a media personality identified as Yemi...

The Digest: The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has issued a 10-point advisory to Nigerians residing in the country following rising tensions over the alleged coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler in the Eastern Cape Province. Protests erupted in KuGompo City, with vehicles and...

The Digest: Several African countries, including South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, have approached the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to secure fuel supplies amid global disruptions from the Middle East conflict. South Africa is seeking a 12-month supply contract as the crisis threatens supply...

The Digest: Disturbing dashcam footage has gone viral showing the brutal killing of 22-year-old Nigerian student Isaac Satlat, who was working as an e-hailing driver in South Africa. The video captures Isaac struggling with two male passengers who strangle him from the backseat while a female...

The Digest: South Africa's Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has officially refuted claims that the country has replaced Morocco as the host of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement correcting earlier comments by his deputy, McKenzie clarified that "no formal decision" has...

The Digest: A 22-year-old driver, Ayanda Dludla, has been charged with 14 counts of murder following a head-on collision between a school transport vehicle and a truck in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. The crash on January 19 killed 14 pupils and injured several others. Dludla, who was driving...

The Digest: The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon secured a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash, setting up a heavyweight quarter-final encounter with tournament hosts Morocco as they continue their quest for a sixth continental title. Key Points...

The Digest: A fiery post-match confrontation has escalated into a diplomatic sports dispute, as South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calls for Nigeria to be punished after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle clashed with DR Congo's staff. The incident, which McKenzie labeled...

The Digest: Africa is set to make history as South Africa hosts the inaugural G20 summit on the continent, bringing global leaders to Johannesburg under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The gathering takes place amid strained U.S.-South Africa relations and growing global...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a complete boycott of the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, declaring that no American official will attend due to alleged "human rights abuses" in South Africa. Trump specifically referenced claims of violence against Afrikaners...

Image Credit: Deyon Daniel The Digest: In a significant boost for Africa's largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorist financing. The delisting...

The Digest: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is publicly counting on the Super Eagles to defeat Group C leaders Benin in Uyo, a result that would open the door for South Africa to secure their first World Cup ticket in 24 years if they also win their final match. Key Points: South Africa...