South Africa

Air Peace Completes Third South Africa Evacuation, Brings Home 268 Nigerians

July 03, (THEWILL) — Air Peace has completed its third humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, airlifting another 268 Nigerians to Lagos as part of the Federal Government's ongoing voluntary repatriation programme for citizens affected by the recent...

Air Peace Completes Second South Africa Evacuation, Brings Home 271 Nigerians

June 30 (THEWILL) — Air Peace has completed its second humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, airlifting 271 stranded Nigerians back to Lagos as part of the Federal Government's emergency response to rising anti-immigrant tensions and fears of xenophobic...

Tensions Flare In South Africa As National Shutdown And Anti-Migrant Protests Begin

June 30 (THEWILL) — South Africa witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday as thousands of anti-immigration protesters took to the streets across major cities, prompting authorities to deploy police tactical units and helicopters to prevent the nationwide protests from descending...

269 More Nigerians Return From South Africa Via Air Peace

June 30 (THEWILL) — The second evacuation flight operated by Air Peace has brought 269 Nigerian returnees from South Africa to Lagos, as the Federal Government stepped up efforts to repatriate citizens ahead of the June 30 deadline for...

Nigeria Rejects ‘Undocumented Migrants’ Label, Seeks Compensation As Returnees Count Losses In South Africa

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced plans to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses, vehicles and other valuable assets while fleeing renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa, as it dismissed claims that...

Drake Wins Over $1m After Canada Beat South Africa At 2026 World Cup

June 29 (THEWILL) — Canadian rapper, Drake, has won more than $1 million after Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match held on Sunday, June 28. Drake bet $770,000 on Canada to win....

Nigeria Meets Evacuation Timeline, Deploys Air Peace To Airlift Last Batch Of Citizens From South Africa

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has commenced the final phase of its emergency evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa, deploying an Air Peace aircraft to airlift 271 citizens back home ahead of the June 30 deadline...

Canada’s Late Strike Breaks South Africa Hearts in Dramatic World Cup Clash

June 28 (THEWILL) — Canada snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa with a stoppage-time winner on Sunday, punishing Bafana Bafana for their wastefulness in front of goal in a tense FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage encounter. For...

South Africa claimed a hard-fought 1–0 win over South Korea

June 25 (THEWILL) — South Africa claimed a hard-fought 1–0 win over South Korea in a match defined by discipline, patience, and clinical finishing. South Korea dominated possession for long periods, controlling nearly 70% of the ball and dictating the...

Fear, Tension Mount As South African Anti-Migrant Groups Insist On June 30 Exit Deadline

June 24 (THEWILL) — Fear and uncertainty are spreading among foreign nationals living in South Africa as anti-migrant groups and allied civil society organisations insist that a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country remains unchanged. The...
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We Fought For Your Freedom — Obasanjo Accuses South Africa Of Betraying Africa

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused South Africa of betraying the spirit of African solidarity for which Nigeria fought during the country’s struggle against apartheid.
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