South Africa

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...