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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Watch: Daughter goes on epic rant after Chinese mom gets 20 years for trafficking [video]
Nancy Xiao says her mother, one of seven Chinese nationals jailed for human trafficking, is not the real mastermind, claiming the true “big boss” is still free in South Africa.
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R500k cash reward on offer for information on Bellville double murder, police say
Western Cape police have offered a R500 000 cash reward for information that could lead to arrests in the Bellville double murder, where a Chinese national and a bystander were shot dead.
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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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Search for British woman missing in Greece escalates as more details surface
A 59-year-old British woman has been reported missing in northern Greece after disappearing from a beach in Kavala while swimming with her husband.
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Chinese fugitive caught in Sandton while applying for US visa
A Chinese fugitive wanted for fraud in his home country was arrested in Sandton while applying for a US visa
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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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Suspect allegedly involved in 2024 Umlazi mass murder identified as foreign national
A 28-year-old foreign national arrested in connection with the 2024 Umlazi mass shooting has been formally identified and charged with multiple counts of murder.
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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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Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
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Ethiopian man accused of raping Hendrina six-year-old makes first court appearance
An Ethiopian man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Hendrina appeared in court for the first time, with the case postponed for a bail hearing and interpreter.
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Police minister reveals suspect arrested for killing six Soshanguve patrollers was an illegal immigrant
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has confirmed that a Zimbabwean national, in the country illegally, has been arrested in connection with the murder of six community patrollers in Soshanguve.
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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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Chinese nationals arrested for running fake liquor factory in Westonaria
Police in Westonaria have raided a massive fake liquor factory, arresting nine people, including two Taiwanese nationals, for manufacturing counterfeit alcohol and exploiting undocumented workers.
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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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Chinese traffickers convicted of running JHB sweatshop
Seven Chinese nationals have been convicted in a Johannesburg High Court for running a forced labour ring that trafficked 91 Malawian nationals into South Africa.
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Investigation into Zanzou nightclub torture escalates with the arrest of a suspect
A 41-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub torture case, with police confirming more arrests to follow.
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Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
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One in five spaza shops registered in Gauteng are foreign-owned
Of the total applications, 2,605 were submitted by foreign nationals, revealing that one in five spaza shops in the province is foreign-owned.
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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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SAPS shoots down ‘humanitarian crisis’ claims after 14 Stilfontein miners resurface
When interviewed, the captured miners painted a different picture of what was allegedly unfolding in the gold mine.
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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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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.”
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Illegal miners captured from Stilfontein shaft rises to 1,004: Here’s the latest
Over 1,000 illegal miners have surfaced from the Stilfontein shaft since SAPS launched its extraction tactic in October.
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Mozambican man arrested for Amantle Semane rape and murder
A 23-year-old Mozambican national has been arrested for the assault and murder of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Orlando East, Soweto. Here’s everything we know.
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Naledi children deaths: No toxic chemicals found in spaza shop snacks
Shocking developments reveal no toxic chemicals in spaza shop snacks believed responsible for the deaths of six Naledi children.
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Ngaqa Primary pupils reportedly rushed to hospital over mass food poisoning
Reports of a mass food poisoning incident at Ngaqa Primary in KZN have surfaced, allegedly linked to snacks bought from a vendor.