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Iran has launched a second wave of missiles towards Israel following the escalation of attacks in Beirut

Kouthar Sambo 8 June 2026

A dramatic escalation in regional tensions unfolded overnight after Israeli forces claimed to have launched airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, just hours after carrying out attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Residents across several regions of Iran reported hearing powerful explosions. Local and Israeli media

South African Human Rights Group Takes Government to Court Over US Arms Export Permits

Kouthar Sambo 5 June 2026

A South African human rights organisation has initiated legal proceedings against the government, seeking to halt the issuance of arms export permits to the United States. The group argues in court documents that the transfers may conflict with local laws and could pose risks to international peace and security. The

Washington Targets South Africa with New Tariffs, Critics Point to US Trade Double Standards

Kouthar Sambo 4 June 2026

The United States is once again turning its trade spotlight on South Africa, proposing new tariffs following a Section 301 investigation that alleges unfair foreign practices affecting American commerce. However, critics argue that Washington’s approach raises serious questions about double standards and the use of trade measures to exert pressure

NATJOINTS warns against fake news and incitement as xenophobic unrest displaces foreign nationals in Western Cape

Oyisa George 4 June 2026

Concerns over misinformation and rising xenophobic tensions have emerged following unrest in parts of the Western Cape, where hundreds of foreign nationals have been displaced from communities including Kleinmond, Gansbaai, Stanford and Mossel Bay. The unrest follows the circulation of social media posts alleging that foreign nationals were poisoning products

Cape Town shelters expand winter support as homelessness pressures mount

Oyisa George 4 June 2026

As winter weather intensifies across the Western Cape, homeless shelters in Cape Town are increasing capacity and rolling out new initiatives to protect vulnerable residents from the cold and rain. The Haven Night Shelter, which operates 13 facilities across the province, has partnered with the Cape Town Central City Improvement

Eleven unarmed civilian volunteers, including doctors and humanitarian workers, remain unlawfully detained in Libya

Kouthar Sambo 4 June 2026

“Eleven unarmed civilian volunteers, including doctors and humanitarian workers, remain unlawfully detained in Libya. These individuals are members of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, a non-violent humanitarian initiative involving 230 participants from 21 countries, transporting ambulances, medical supplies, and mobile homes overland in an effort to break the siege on

NATJOINTS Activates Operational Plan as Authorities Condemn Anti-Migrant Violence

Ragheema Mclean 4 June 2026

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has activated a comprehensive operational plan in response to recent unrest in parts of the country linked to undocumented migrants. The plan focuses on three key areas: enhanced visibility and rapid deployment capabilities, intelligence-led operations, and targeted crime-combatting interventions. Authorities are closely

Hanover Park Residents Back Proposed 6pm Curfew, But Activists Call for Broader Solutions

Ragheema Mclean 4 June 2026

Residents of Hanover Park have voiced support for a proposed community-driven “6pm curfew” aimed at reducing stone-throwing incidents and improving safety in the area. The proposal, championed by Dereleen James, comes amid ongoing concerns about public disorder and the safety of both residents and motorists during evening hours. While some

ICJ Sets 2027 Deadline for South Africa’s Reply in Israel Genocide Case

Kouthar Sambo 3 June 2026

Following South Africa’s application against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Court has issued an order setting 22 November 2027 as the deadline for South Africa to file its Reply to Israel’s written submissions.

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