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Driver killed taking Malawians to repatriation camp as bus flips on N1

A bus driver died and eleven passengers were hurt when their bus overturned on the N1 near Beitbridge early on Wednesday. The bus was taking Malawians to a repatriation camp.

Tzaneen march fizzles out after mayor no show

Action SA marched through Tzaneen demanding foreign shop owners be removed, but after hours of waiting, marchers left without seeing the mayor.

KwaThema marchers split over storming spaza shops

Tensions rose during a KwaThema anti-immigration march on Tuesday when some residents wanted to force their way into foreign-owned spaza shops and homes in Marikana.

Soweto marchers give government 30 days to act on migrants

Hundreds marched from Thokoza Park to Jabulani demanding government act on undocumented migrants, while a Maputo barber closed his shop nearby out of fear.

‘We are not lazy’: vendor sells sweets at march against foreign workers

A street vendor sold sweets and snacks from a plastic bag while joining the March and March protest at Sunnyside Police Station, saying undocumented foreign nationals must leave.

Chief saves Malawian healer as Nquthu mob hunts ‘illegals’

A Malawian traditional healer in Nquthu was nearly targeted by an anti-immigration march before a local chief intervened, even though the man is legally documented.

Looting breaks out as 10,000 march against foreigners in Joburg

About 10,000 people marched through Johannesburg demanding undocumented foreign nationals leave the country, but the protest turned violent with looting and attacks on journalists.

Soweto vendor cashes in as rivals stay home

Protea Glen vendor Peter Monyeki kept his mobile kitchen open during Monday's shutdown, saying business was better because undocumented traders stayed away.

Bellville trader stays open, porter loses R150 as fear empties the street

A Somali shop owner in Bellville opened his store despite fears of looting, while a porter who carries groceries for residents made R50 instead of her usual R200.

Khayelitsha shops shut but owners ‘haven’t gone anywhere,’ says resident

Foreign-owned shops at Khayelitsha Mall stayed closed on Tuesday, leaving customers stranded, though one resident says the owners have not actually left the area.

Tainted KZN Hawks boss Senona quits days before turning 60

Major-General Lesetja Senona has resigned from the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal with immediate effect, two days before his 60th birthday, after SAPS rejected his retirement notice in February.

Churches step in to keep Soweto march peaceful

Apostle BJ Shondlana joined Tuesday's Soweto march and march, saying churches want a peaceful process where the government listens and foreign nationals follow South Africa's laws.