Administrative capital of South Africa; seat of the executive, hosts all foreign embassies.
Scotland has named Finn Russell to start at stand-off for the Nations Championship clash with South Africa at Loftus Versfeld. Zander Fagerson, Gregor Brown and a strengthened bench are also included as Townsend’s side prepare for a tough away match against the world champions.
Seba, a Beninese activist known for anti-French and pro-Russian views, has been arrested in Pretoria with his son. He is wanted in Benin for incitement to rebellion and crimes against the state. Authorities plan to extradite him to Benin, where he has supported recent coups and expressed opposition to France.
Anti-immigrant groups have organised protests in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, urging stricter immigration enforcement and denouncing undocumented migrants. Demonstrations have disrupted commerce, drawn in political parties, and prompted police to monitor for violence and vigilantism.
Zambia's government has taken custody of former President Edgar Lungu's remains after a South African court ordered their release. The dispute involves conflicting court rulings and Lungu's family wishes, with the government aiming for a state funeral in Zambia. The legal battle highlights ongoing political tensions between Lungu and current President Hichilema.
Tanzania has unveiled its 2026/27 budget and national development plan, highlighting 38 flagship projects across seven transformational programs. The plan aims to push inclusive growth, with private sector investment and human capital development at the fore. Infrastructure, irrigation, energy, and digital transformation feature prominently, while costs for the year are set against a challenging fiscal backdrop.
Migrants face renewed risk as anti-immigrant protests and a June 30 deadline raise fears of xenophobic violence. Nigeria and other countries are organising evacuation flights for their citizens from South Africa, while regional governments warn against vigilante action.
The Prosperity Party has secured a decisive majority in the House of Peoples' Representatives, with 438 of 501 seats reported by the electoral board. Voting did not occur in Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia due to security concerns, while turnout was high in areas where voting occurred. The government frames the result as a mandate for stability and continued reforms, but opposition voices warn of fear and intimidation amid ongoing tensions and regional disputes.
Nigerian authorities have denounced the killings of two of its nationals amid anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Lagos calls for urgent investigations while foreign ministries prepare for further evacuations as protests persist and thousands of migrants are repatriated.