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More than 40, 000 illegal immigrants arrested since January 2026: Minister Kubayi
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (431+ words) Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi revealed that more than 40, 000 illegal immigrants have been arrested across South Africa since January 2026. More than 40, 000 illegal immigrants have been arrested across South Africa since the beginning of the year as government intensifies…...
Trust the process " Wayde Jooste slams Bafana Bafana critics ahead of crucial Czech clash
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (682+ words) The noise outside South Africa's camp has been relentless since the final whistle in Mexico City last Thursday. Under the floodlights of the Estadio Azteca, Bafana Bafana were outplayed and outpaced in a World Cup opener that immediately triggered a…...
Fifa World Cup Day 4 Wrap: Germany rout Curacao, Japan steal a Dutch draw, and Sweden trounce Tunisia
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (453+ words) Japan's forward Koki Ogawa celebrates his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. Image: Aric Becker / AFP Germany thrashed Fifa World Cup debutants…...
'No African is illegal' as groups hit back at migrant crackdown calls
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (672+ words) As the 30 June 'deadline' approaches, a social media-driven claim that has circulated suggesting foreign nationals should leave the country by that date, despite there being no official government policy or legal directive behind it, organisations across South Africa are increasingly…...
Horror bungee jump ends in death after staff forget to attach safety rope
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (304+ words) Image: Screenshot / X A 21-year-old woman has died after a bungee-style jump in Brazil went horribly wrong when the safety rope intended to break her fall was allegedly never attached. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was taking part in the…...
The Czech blueprint: Hugo Broos must abandon back three as Bafana face must-win clash
23+ hour, 3+ min ago (625+ words) The good news for Bafana Bafana is that the Czech Republic are not Mexico. The bad news is that they present an entirely different proposition. After opening their Fifa World Cup campaign with a defeat to El Tri, South Africa…...
BMA exposes illegal immigration tactics involving minibus taxis
1+ week, 1+ day ago (897+ words) MPs heard that two minibus taxis left for Zimbabwe empty and returned to South Africa again without passengers, only to be intercepted in Musina with illegal foreigners. The Border Management Authority (BMA) on Friday told parliamentarians that the two minibus…...
Beyond the Azteca scoreboard: Why Bafana's World Cup return matters far more than defeat
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (526+ words) Bafana Bafana players leave dejected following their defeat at the hands of Mexico in their World Cup opener. The scoreboard will forever record that Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Pupuma remains unphased by Cape Town City defeat as Milford eye final promotion push
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (524+ words) Milford FC coach Dr Xanti Pupuma didn't seem too worried by his team's loss to Cape Town City on Saturday and remained confident that his team can get promoted to the PSL. Milford suffered a setback in their promotion ambitions…...
One illegal market is quietly draining billions from South Africa's economy
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (790+ words) South Africa is stepping up its fight against illicit trade as the government, The South African Revenue Service (SARS), and other state agencies increase enforcement action and warn that illegal goods are damaging the economy. The" Revenue Service recently seized…...