South Africa

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...

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...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Nigeria has intensified diplomatic pressure on the Government of South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, while also vowing to evacuate all Nigerians who have indicated willingness to return home, as tensions escalate...

June 12, (THEWILL) — Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the tournament's opening match on Thursday night in Mexico City. The hosts took an early lead in the ninth...

June 11, (THEWILL) — The first batch of 270 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions arrived safely in Lagos on Thursday as the Federal Government intensified efforts to protect citizens affected by the unrest and facilitate...

June 10 (THEWILL) — Twelve people were killed and at least nine others injured after a group of heavily gunmen launched a deadly nighttime rampage through the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, late Tuesday, triggering a...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government will today commence the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in the country, just as President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced sweeping...

June 6 (THEWILL) — No fewer than 1,000 Nigerians are expected to leave South Africa under a Federal Government-backed voluntary repatriation programme following renewed fears over rising anti-immigrant sentiments and escalating xenophobic tensions in the southern African country. Nigeria’s Ministry...

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has called for greater protection for Nigerians living in South Africa, urging authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure the safety of foreign nationals amid rising concerns over recent incidents. This move comes...

March 31, (THEWILL) — Two Panamanian defenders handed their nation a 2-1 victory over South Africa at DHL Cape Town Stadium, with the result offering an encouraging pre-tournament performance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The opening exchanges were...