Nigeria seeks compensation from South Africa over assets
Nigeria will seek compensation from South Africa for returnees who abandoned businesses and homes during the anti-immigration protests.
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Foreign nationals flee South Africa as xenophobia escalates
Foreign nationals are fleeing South Africa amid escalating xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria flying nationals home and Malawians in a Durban field.
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Belfast erupts in second night of anti-immigrant riots
Anti-immigrant riots swept Belfast for a second night after a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder in a knife attack that blinded a local man.
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Mossel Bay xenophobia leaves three dead, hundreds homeless
Three people died in Mossel Bay after xenophobic protests led to arson attacks and the displacement of hundreds of foreign nationals in the Western Cape.
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Malema condemns xenophobic attacks as Nigerian consulate confirms two deaths
EFF leader Julius Malema condemned xenophobic attacks on African nationals at a May Day rally as the Nigerian consulate confirmed two deaths in the violence.
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South Africa braces for May 4 national shutdown as anti-immigration protests escalate
A national shutdown is planned for 4 May 2026 in South Africa over anti-immigration sentiment. Here is what the protests mean and what to expect on Monday.
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Hundreds march through Johannesburg CBD demanding crackdown on illegal immigration
ActionSA led an immigration march through Johannesburg's CBD on April 30, 2026, demanding tighter controls on undocumented foreign nationals.
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South Africa faces Ghana diplomatic crisis as xenophobic attacks target West African nationals
Ghana has summoned South Africa's envoy over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals. Ramaphosa warned against mob justice in his Freedom Day address.
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Brahim Kaddour-Cherif arrested after mistaken release from Wandsworth prison
Algerian national Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, who was mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison last week, has been recaptured, reigniting criticism of UK authorities over repeated prison release errors.
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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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Hundreds of women and children chased from their homes in deadly xenophobic attacks
“Revenge attacks” in Addo kill four and injure ten
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SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
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EFF to report Kenny Kunene to SAHRC over ‘skinning’ illegal miners
The EFF, in a statement, characterised his comments as “sadistic and dehumanising,” and accused him of using xenophobic rhetoric to gain electoral support.
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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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Operation Dudula disrupts spaza shop blitz in Soweto [video]
One Dudula member voiced frustration, saying, “We are gatvol. But our president decides to prioritise them over us.”
![Operation Dudula disrupts spaza shop blitz in Soweto [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/swisherpost-brakpan-spaza-shops-grade-1-biscuits-768x512.jpg)
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Riots break out in Sharpeville: Here are the latest updates
Riots continue in Sharpeville as foreign-owned spaza shops are looted amid community unrest. Here's the latest on the protests.
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Gayton McKenzie incites xenophobia with latest claims about spaza shops
Minister Gayton McKenzie's claims about foreign-run spaza shops selling harmful products raise concerns of inciting xenophobia, amid government plans to regulate the industry.
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South Africans are plotting to sabotage Chidimma Adetshina again
South Africans are voting for Miss Kwara to sabotage Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe Nigeria campaign.
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Chidimma posts about Afrophobia amid ‘xeno’ backlash
Chidimma let it be known where she stands on the Afrophobic sentiment surrounding her Miss SA bid.
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EFF defends Chidimma Adetshina amid growing calls for her Miss SA exit
The party called on South Africans to introspect and address deep-seated prejudices, urging the public to support all Miss SA contestants equally.
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Who is Chidimma Adetshina? – Miss SA favourite battens under xenophobic attacks
Despite these attacks, Chidimma Adetshina remains focused on her goal and continues to represent her diverse background with pride.
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Nigerians in SA reportedly warned of xenophobic attacks ahead of AFCON 2023 clash
A statement doing the rounds on social media warns Nigerians in South Africa of possible xenophobic attacks ahead of Wednesday's AFCON 2023 clash.
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Watch: Thaba Nchu mob shuts down foreign-owned spaza shop [video]
Thaba Nchu locals have their own version of 'Operation Dudula' picking up steam.
![Watch: Thaba Nchu mob shuts down foreign-owned spaza shop [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thaba-nchu-768x512.jpeg)
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South Africans view foreign nationals as a threat, study finds
The research study showed South Africans believe foreign nationals are a barrier to employment.
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Alexandra riots: Foreign nationals targeted in xenophobic attacks [video]
Foreign nationals in Alexandra refuse to give in to threats made by locals.
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Xenophobic South Africa launches petition for Bongani Bingwa axing
Bongani Bingwa sparked outrage over his comments on South Africa's dealings with foreign nationals.
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Calls grow for closure of Zanu PF Sandton branch following ‘bombshell’ letter
Despite the backlash, Advocate Simba Chitando has doubled down on his stance.
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Zanu PF wants to impose ‘pollution levy’ on South Africa
The Zimbabwean ruling party's Sandton branch laid the verbal assault on Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi.
