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South Africa's Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza
Migration

SA Home Affairs backtracks on ZEP permanent residence reports

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has walked back suggestions that holders of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit could apply for permanent residency, saying...

Siyabonga Gezani Ndimande and Malusi Dave Ndimande appeared at the Durban Magistrate’s Court. Picture: Berea Mail
Crime and Courts

AKA murder trial moved to Durban High Court

Durban - Two brothers linked to the killing of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane have had their case...

Julius Malema was sentenced for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago © Mark Andrews / AFP
South Africa

Malema partly wins appeal

KuGompo City, South Africa - Economic Freedom Fighters president Julius Malema partially succeeded in his appeal after a magistrate upheld his conviction but...

South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pictured during the signing of the Joint Action Plan at the 12th Meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission held in Berlin on April 13, 2026. Photo: Supplied
Diplomacy

Germany and South Africa seal strategic partnership in Berlin

Berlin - Germany and South Africa have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a full strategic partnership following the 12th Meeting of...

Mozambique Minister of Transport and Logistics João Matlombe and South African Transport Minister Barbara Creecy pictured during their joint visit to the Ressano Garcia border post to review progress on the implementation of the one-stop border post between Mozambique and South Africa. Photo: Supplied
Diplomacy

Mozambique, South Africa review progress at Ressano Garcia border post

Ressano Garcia - Mozambique's Minister of Transport and Logistics João Matlombe and his South African counterpart Barbara Creecy have met at the Ressano...

South Africa's Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza
Migration

ZEP holders told to apply for permanent residency in SA

Johannesburg - South Africa's Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza has told Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders who wish to remain in the...

BMA CEO, Dr. Mike Masiapato
Migration

Nearly 5,000 caught trying to cross SA border illegally over Easter

Johannesburg - South Africa's Border Management Authority intercepted 4,763 travellers attempting to enter or exit the country illegally during the 2026 Easter period,...

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MigrationSouth Africa

SA deports 109 000 illegal immigrants

Johannesburg - South Africa has deported nearly 110 000 undocumented foreign nationals over the past two financial years, with authorities warning that those...