National police force of the Republic of South Africa
Ndodana Tshuma, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, has appeared in a South African court amid an extradition request related to the Bedfordshire killings of Nothabo Tshuma and their two daughters. UK prosecutors have authorised three murder charges; South Africa will assess the extradition and related firearms offence as Interpol coordinates the case.
Human rights groups warn of a new wave of xenophobic violence as anti-immigration movements organise protests across major cities, with vigilante actions and calls for foreigners to leave by a set date. Attacks have been reported against migrants and foreign-owned businesses, prompting court actions and concerns about state protection.
Nigeria says screening of volunteers for evacuation from South Africa is ongoing; five evacuation flights have been approved, with more than 500 Nigerians cleared. The first batch is expected to depart once permits are secured as tensions over xenophobia persist.
Twelve people have been shot dead and nine wounded after more than 10 armed men entered the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, shortly after 11pm on Tuesday. Police have launched a manhunt after the attackers were dropped off and later fled in a white Toyota Quantum; investigators are treating motive as under investigation, with illegal mining links suspected.
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.
South Africa is mobilising police resources ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for foreigners to leave the country. Officials say protests will be monitored for safety, with a focus on peaceful demonstration and enforcement against violence and criminality.
Weeks of anti‑migrant protests in South Africa have prompted large deportation and repatriation operations, forced tens of thousands of foreigners to leave, and drawn sharp diplomatic protests from Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi after several migrants were killed. Authorities are processing tens of thousands for removal while rights groups warn of a growing humanitarian crisis.