South Africa’s third-largest city and busiest sub-Saharan port
Mitchell Starc has taken four wickets in six balls to finish South Africa's first innings at Newlands, dismissing the Proteas for 329 after they had reached 327-6. Australia recovered from a poor start after Pat Cummins elected to bowl, and the third Test in Cape Town is poised with South Africa 140-4 in their second innings at stumps on day three (29 Oct 2026).
South Africa is defeated by Australia by 214 runs after Hazlewood?s career-best 6 for 49 helps dismiss the hosts for 206 in Durban. Boland contributes with a late innings of 40 and strong bowling, while Smith surpasses 11,000 Test runs with a sharp slip catch.
Two Ghanaian nationals have submitted a petition to the International Criminal Court alleging repeated, widespread attacks on African migrants in South Africa between 2015 and 2026 and accusing South African authorities of failing to prevent or prosecute those responsible. The ICC has confirmed receipt; South Africa says the petition does not meet the court's threshold and insists domestic law can respond.
England’s search for a new red-ball coach is nearing a resolution as Stephen Fleming emerges as the frontrunner, with interviews underway following Brendon McCullum’s departure. A decisive appointment could shape the team’s direction ahead of next year’s fixtures.
Multiple sources report on Glasgow 2026’s impact as a bridge to the Commonwealth Games’ future, with emphasis on cost-saving measures, collaboration with hosts, and shifting regional leadership. The Games wrap with questions over global viewership and future hosts.
Scotland has delivered a scaled-back, sustainable Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew. The city used existing venues, emphasised legacy, and expects continued investment to sustain nationwide sport participation and facilities.
A wave of xenophobic protests in South Africa has intensified, targeting undocumented migrants and fueling violence, looting, and displacement. Governments are coordinating repatriation, while discussions on formal migration policy and regional dialogue are accelerating ahead of local elections.
South Africa will host the SADC summit under the theme of resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture, minerals transformation and regional value chains. Leaders will review regional stability, intra-regional trade, and progress under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with Ramaphosa set to take over as chair.
The Lutuf was seized off Somalia’s Puntland coast, with eight armed men boarding the vessel carrying weapons headed for Mogadishu. The crew includes diverse nationals. A separate hijack near Gulf of Aden follows, highlighting rising piracy linked to regional instability and economic incentives in drought-stricken Somalia.
Malawi has completed the repatriation of its nationals from South Africa, bringing home 56,723 people after four months of mass return transport. Many had laboured in South Africa’s farms and industries since 2019, facing harsh conditions before returning to Malawi’s villages and towns.
Australia’s tour of South Africa faces a critical Test series as Marnus Labuschagne seeks form after a string of modest scores. The squad includes Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser, with Pat Cummins as captain; Bangladesh and South Africa tests loom in October.
South African police have confirmed that six Nigerians linked to the Black Axe network have been extradited to the United States. The Hawks coordinated the handover to FBI and Secret Service officials at Cape Town International Airport, with Interpol South Africa assisting. The group faces wire fraud and money laundering charges for defrauding more than 100 women in the United States of over $6 million through online romance scams.
Protests against foreigners have intensified, prompting Nigeria’s parliament to express concern over Nigerians’ safety in South Africa. Officials report migrants leaving in large numbers amid mounting xenophobic violence; official counts show tens of thousands repatriated or deported.
Federal prosecutors have mounted and shifted several politically charged investigations. A judge has ruled that withholding funds from a named project violates the law and the government has dropped a challenge. Separately, the Justice Department has unsealed charges against five alleged Russian intelligence operatives, and a high‑profile DOJ advisor, Joe diGenova, has resigned from a Florida investigation.
Foreign nationals face rising violence and diplomatic strain as anti-foreigner protests escalate in South Africa. Nigeria and other states suspend engagements with South Africa amid killings and displacement of migrants.
Two separate mass shootings in South African townships have killed at least 27 people and wounded scores. One attack at a tavern in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, has left 17 dead; a second attack in Lwandle, near Cape Town, has left 10 dead. Police have launched investigations and are searching for multiple suspects.
Undocumented migrants in South Africa have faced intensified pressure amid anti-immigrant protests and a looming deadline to leave. Diaspora returnees are arriving home amid job scarcity and limited social support, while authorities say they are screening returnees for needs. Protests and diplomatic tensions continue as elections approach, with communities seeking safety and stability.
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed seven nations have expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics: Qatar, India (Ahmedabad), South Africa, Germany (Munich), Hungary, Turkiye (Istanbul) and South Korea. The IOC has set an Oct. 31 deadline for other entries, will assess feasibility by March 2027 and expects a final host vote in 2029.
Khawaja has confirmed he will publish an autobiography, released days after Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Cummins says he has moved on and notes investigators found no other players involved; Khawaja’s book will address events from that era.
Violence erupts in Soweto and Durban after a Constitutional Court ruling removes barriers to asylum applications. Refugee offices are overwhelmed as migrants and locals clash amid protests and looting; authorities pledge to expand processing capacity while stressing that asylum eligibility remains individual and not automatic.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay for her decades-long work enforcing international law, including leadership at the Rwanda tribunal, service on multiple international courts and chairing a UN inquiry that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza. Pillay received the news while attending a legal forum in Nuremberg.
Hyron Andrews has died after an aortic dissection, French authorities have found. The 31-year-old Lions lock was discovered at his hotel on Île de Ré ahead of a Champions Cup match; the Lions have played on in his honour while his family begins repatriation of his body to South Africa.
Temba Bavuma leads South Africa to a commanding victory over Australia, scoring 179 and guiding a 425-9 declaration. Marco Jansen’s 85 and Simon Harmer’s 82 support a dominant innings, while Kagiso Rabada’s 4-77 helps dismiss Australia for 295 in the final test, setting up a decider in Cape Town.
Police say a man was assaulted during a march in Durban's city centre; the death is linked to months of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa. Authorities warn thousands of migrants have fled the country amid ongoing tensions and violence tied to anti-immigrant demonstrations.