Nearly 70,000 foreign nationals processed amid South Africa’s repatriation drive
Johannesburg, July 26 (IANS) A total of 68,138 foreign nationals have been processed in South Africa between June 14 and July 24, with the majority repatriated to their native countries, a government official said on Sunday. Mmamoloko Kubayi, Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, made the remarks at a media briefing in Pretoria on […]
Uganda repatriates first group of nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic violence
Kampala, July 3 (IANS) A total of 273 Ugandan nationals arrived home early Friday from South Africa, becoming the first group to be repatriated amid ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. The evacuees landed at Entebbe International Airport on a chartered flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Xinhua news agency reported. The repatriation […]
Women’s T20 WC: Unfortunately we weren’t able to take couple of chances, says Harmanpreet
Manchester, June 21 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a six‑wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, saying it was unfortunate that they weren’t able to take a couple of chances, but stressed on the need to stay positive with two […]
India’s partnership policy in mining offers Africa a better deal
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India’s beneficiation-led and manufacturing-focused investment approach in the mining sector in Africa provides an alternative to countries such as South Africa to move up the value chain in critical minerals, which will spur economic growth and create more jobs, according to an international media report The article on the IOL […]
Women’s T20 WC 2026: Litchfield, Wareham shine as Australia crush South Africa by 65 Runs
Manchester, June 13 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield’s explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on […]
India, South Africa agree to deepen cooperation in AI, future technologies
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement. The Ministry of Science & Technology stated […]
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Hyderabad, June 3 (IANS) Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Damodar Raja Narsimha, held a key bilateral meeting with a high-level delegation from South Africa led by Deputy President Paul […]
South Africa’s ANC begins poll preparations amid SACP split move
Johannesburg, April 20 (IANS) South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has begun preparations for the 2026 local government elections, even as its long-time ally, the South African Communist Party (SACP), has decided to contest the polls independently. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula made the remarks on Monday in Johannesburg while briefing the media on the […]
2nd WT20I: Shafali promises India will ‘come back harder’ after defeat in Durban
Durban, April 19 (IANS) India opener Shafali Verma expressed regret over a mistimed shot that ended her stay at the crease at 57, but insisted that the team remains united and vowed the visitors will ‘come back harder’ after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in second T20I. Despite scoring a fluent 57, Shafali’s […]
Bates, Devine, Plimmer, and Devonshire return to NZ squad vs South Africa
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Flora Devonshire return to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. “Bates (quad tear), Devonshire (broken finger), and Plimmer (shoulder) have all come through their rehabilitation and will be available for the series which gets underway at […]
