Xenophobia fuels outrage over Finsbury Park horror
The arrest of an Ethiopian migrant sex offender in Finsbury Park has reignited public anger and xenophobic debate across the United Kingdom over immigration and criminal justice failures.
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Home Affairs blocks Pamela Nomvete’s return to South Africa
Former ‘Generations’ actress Pamela Nomvete says she cannot return home because the Department of Home Affairs is demanding documents from her late parents before renewing her South African passport.
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Barberton illegal miner tally rises as more invaders surface from Sheba Gold shaft
Twenty-eight more illegal miners have emerged from the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, pushing the number of arrests to 546 since last week, with police saying more are expected.
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BMA launches new passport stamp to tighten security
South Africa’s Border Management Authority has launched a new security stamp to stop passport fraud and protect the country’s growing travel power.
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US Homeland Services dept describes deported Eswatini immigrants as ‘monsters’
The United States deported five immigrants from Eswatini, with the Department of Homeland Security using highly inflammatory language to describe them.
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Alleged Eswatini peddler arrested with R1.1 million cannabis
An Eswatini national is due in court after police intercepted a vehicle carrying R1.1 million worth of cannabis near the Mayflower border.
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At least 8,000 more Afrikaners expected to migrate to the US this year
Thousands of Afrikaners are expected to migrate to the US this year under a refugee policy based on claims of racial persecution in South Africa.
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Second batch of Afrikaner refugees reportedly land in the US
A US commentator claims a second group of Afrikaners have arrived in the United States as refugees.
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Timothy Omotoso expected to return to Nigeria: Here’s what this means
Pastor Timothy Omotoso is expected to leave South Africa on Sunday, while the NPA prepares to appeal his acquittal in a high-profile sex trafficking case.
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Decision to confer refugee status to 49 Afrikaners misinformed – Cabinet
Cabinet further refutes the narrative by the government of the United States of America and remains open to constructive engagement to share a better and common understanding over these matters.
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Episcopal Church refuses to assist with settling Afrikaners in the US
The Episcopal Church has refused to help resettle 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status in the US, sparking backlash from the White House.
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UK immigration tightens English language requirements
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a plan to raise English language requirements across all immigration routes as part of a broader effort to control migration.
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Dirco clarifies citizenship status of 49 Afrikaners who migrated to US as refugees
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says 49 Afrikaners who relocated to the US as refugees will not lose their South African citizenship.
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Timothy Omotoso back behind bars: Here’s everything we know
Televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been arrested in East London for contravening South Africa’s Immigration Act, weeks after being acquitted of rape and trafficking charges.
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US Embassy confirms it’s processing Afrikaners seeking refuge in America
The US Embassy in Pretoria says it is reviewing refugee applications from Afrikaners under a new executive order by President Trump.
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Home Affairs minister under pressure to deny Cape Independence leader Phil Craig’s citizenship
ActionSA has written to the Home Affairs minister urging him to deny citizenship to Cape Independence leader Phil Craig, as a petition calling for his deportation gains momentum.
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Durban city roads congested amid protests over illegal immigration
Protesters marched to Durban City Hall demanding action against illegal immigration, causing major traffic delays in central Durban.
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Donald Trump opens US citizenship for Afrikaner families ‘under threat’ in South Africa
Donald Trump announced that Afrikaner farmers facing safety concerns in South Africa will be given a fast-track to US citizenship.
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Hillbrow sweep turns up hundreds of illegals and hijacked buildings
A massive law enforcement operation in Hillbrow led to the arrest of over 200 undocumented foreign nationals, a drug dealer, and the discovery of hijacked buildings with illegal electricity connections.
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Donald Trump launches $5 million gold card for US citizenship
Donald Trump has announced a new $5 million Gold Card program, allowing wealthy foreigners to buy US residency and a path to citizenship.
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US federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order
In a fiery exchange, Judge Coughenour expressed scepticism toward the administration’s legal arguments.
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Operations run smoothly at Lebombo port of entry
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato said operations are proceeding smoothly, with no significant incidents or challenges recorded adding that the backlog of trucks that were on the N4 has been cleared.
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Truck drivers stranded as Mozambique protests disrupt Lebombo border operations
The unrest, stemming from local grievances in Mozambique, has left hundreds of truck drivers stranded at the border, unable to deliver essential goods.
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BMA outlines plans to secure SA’s ports of entry this festive season
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said the agency anticipates facilitating over six million people, a recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
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Poison and R66m counterfeit goods seized at popular JHB CBD market
During the raid, law enforcement officials uncovered more than 190,000 counterfeit and illicit items.
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Last minute reprieve for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders
The Minister of Home Affairs has extended the ZEP to 28 November 2025.
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ZEP deadline: Final day for Zimbabweans living in SA to regularise their status
For those who missed the window to apply for a waiver or visa in South Africa, future applications for work or critical skills visas must now be submitted in Zimbabwe.
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Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores.
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Foreign spaza shop trader reportedly arrested for killing teen
A Somali spaza shop trader has reportedly been arrested for fatally shooting a teen in Boksburg. Here’s what we know.
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Stilfontein rescue efforts escalate after urgent court order
The ruling requires authorities to reopen access routes at the disused mine to allow emergency services to assist hundreds of illegal miners trapped underground.