Tag: South Africa
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Mining giant De Beers is suspending production at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years, as changing consumer habits…
How a former ‘street kid’ is key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry
The name of controversial businessman Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police…
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management"…
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga has survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, South African police have said. The football star, 31,…
Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa "at a time when foreigners are being unduly…
Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests
AFP via Getty ImagesCo-ordinated protests have been planned across the country and there is a heavy security presence in most…