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In May, a group of about 300 immigrants sought refuge at the Diakonia Centre in Durban, fearing for their safety. Police had to form a barricade to stop March and March supporters from reaching the immigrants.
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‘No grievance can justify violence’: Churches condemn attacks on foreign nationals
- South African churches have issued strong condemnations of xenophobic violence, stating that no grievance or frustration can ever justify attacks on foreign nationals.
- Religious leaders are calling for peaceful protest, protection of vulnerable migrants, and respect for human dignity in addressing immigration concerns.
- Churches have urged authorities to take action, address underlying issues such as unemployment and immigration enforcement, and ensure the rule of law prevails.
Forty-nine adults and 25 children arrived in Beit Bridge after fleeing xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay in which two Mozambicans were killed.
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74 Zimbabweans flee xenophobia in Mossel Bay in bus laid on by home country
- The Zimbabwean government repatriated 74 citizens (49 adults and 25 children) from Mossel Bay after they fled xenophobic violence, including an attack that killed two Mozambicans.
- Many had sought refuge at the Mossel Bay Municipality Hall after their homes were looted and torched; some had been there for up to two weeks under police protection.
- Zimbabwe is now arranging repatriation for more citizens in KwaZulu-Natal and offering counselling and psychosocial support for returnees traumatised by the attacks.
EFF leader Julius Malema’s R1-million defamation lawsuit against the Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene was struck from the Gauteng High Court due to an administrative error by Malema’s legal team.
Malema’s defamation case against Kunene struck off court roll over filing error
- Julius Malema’s R1-million defamation lawsuit against Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene was struck off the roll by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg due to a procedural error.
- Malema’s legal team failed to upload their heads of argument onto the CaseLines system on time – the document was only loaded the night before the hearing instead of the required deadline.
- Malema’s team will pay Kunene’s legal costs, but plans to re-enrol the case after fixing the administrative issue; the lawsuit relates to Kunene’s podcast claims linking Malema to a drug cartel.
Senior Crime Intelligence boss Major-General Feroz Khan has been summoned to appear at the Madlanga Commission in July.
The cigarette conspiracy: Khan WhatsApps reveal how he and Malema ‘protected’ each other
- WhatsApp messages extracted from Major-General Feroz Khan’s devices reveal a cosy relationship with EFF leader Julius Malema, mediated through tobacco company executive Mohamed Sayed, including exchanging confidential intelligence information.
- The messages show Khan, Malema, and Sayed allegedly orchestrating the removal of then-Inspector General of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe, and Khan sharing VBS Bank complainant details with Malema via Sayed.
- Malema allegedly provided political protection for Khan during his disciplinary proceedings, with messages promising “you will not ever resign, no matter what, this is a fight and we will emerge victorious.”
SA’s economy grew in the first quarter, which did not yet fully reflect the impact of the Middle East conflict, which started with a US-Israel attack on Iran on 28 February.
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Surprisingly strong SA economy beats expectations
- South Africa’s economy has delivered a surprisingly strong performance, exceeding analysts’ expectations and boosting optimism.
- Key economic sectors showed stronger activity levels than projected, lifting overall growth figures.
- The positive indicators have improved the economic outlook and sentiment amid broader challenges facing the country.
People hold replicas of the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy out of their car windows as they drive past the Angel of Independence in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Njabulo Ngidi | ‘Phillip’ is all over Mexico but was probably denied a visa in the US
- From sleeping in a bunker to communicating via Google translate and riding in the most inventive taxi ever, News24 Sport’s Njabulo Ngidi writes about his eventful first day in Mexico.
- Most shops have the Mexican national team jersey proudly flying at their doors. The streets of Mexico City have murals that celebrate the beautiful game, not just Mexican football.
- The World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca is on 11 June, 21:00, SA time.
Tyla makes her voice-acting debut as Inflatable Flamingo in Disney's Toy Story 5.
‘Means so much’: Tyla brings South African flair to Toy Story 5’s sub-Saharan version
- South African singer Tyla has contributed to the sub-Saharan African version of Disney’s Toy Story 5, bringing local cultural flair to the major film.
- The Grammy-winning artist expressed deep emotion about the collaboration, saying the opportunity “means so much” to her.
- The project boosts South African representation in a globally recognised Disney franchise, highlighting local talent on the international stage.
*These summaries were written with the support of Toqan AI.
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