Africa’s biggest bank warns South Africa against restricting migration, citing Brexit’s economic damage
Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala said migrants support South Africa’s economy as workers, consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs.
South Africa officially rolls out ‘locals first’ hiring
South Africa has formally embraced a “locals first” approach to employment, introducing new rules that require participating employers to prioritise South African citizens and permanent residents while offering faster visa processing to businesses that meet strict government criteria for recruiting foreign talent.
South Africa clothing factory owners warn of collapse as migrant workers leave
Clothing factories in parts of South Africa are closing as immigrant workers flee to avoid xenophobic violence, according to the chair of the eThekwini Clothing and Leather Association, Iqbal Ismail.
Freght and logistics sector loses R100 million due to the national shutdown in South Africa
South Africa’s road freight and logistics sector reportedly lost as much as R100 million as a result of the national shutdown which took place on 30 June 2026.
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of SA’s economic crisis
South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.
Heavy police presence keeps a lid on anti-immigrant violence
The 30 June deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country – a date set by anti-immigrant groups like March and March – was largely peaceful, according to police, though not entirely without incident.
South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations in parts of the country on Tuesday, police say reinforcements are on the ground to contain possible violence, destruction and looting.
SA braces for anti-immigrant shutdown on 30 June
Determined to avoid a repeat of the July 2021 riots that claimed 350 lives and caused damage estimated at R50 billion, government says it is better prepared for the planned protests on Tuesday led by anti-immigrant groups like March and March, which has issued an ultimatum for illegal immigrants to leave the country by 30 June.
Ramaphosa sends a warning about the national shutdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government won’t allow anyone to destabilise the country, following a series of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant demonstrations.
South Africa struggles with migrant exodus and economic unrest
When a vehicle carrying donated diapers pulls into a muddy open field outside a mosque in Durban, Cassim Ibrahim quickly steps forward and asks the driver not to unload them.