A South African anti-illegal immigration movement has demanded the release of opposition activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi while vowing to join Zimbabwe's planned July 31 demonstrations.
The UK has warned it is ready to defend itself after Iran declared British bases used by the United States to be legitimate military targets amid escalating regional tensions.
A horrific fire at a foster care home in Algeria's capital has killed 11 people, including children, leaving 19 injured and sparking demands for an independent investigation.
Zimbabwe has ruled out retaliating against South Africa by expelling South African citizens, insisting it will uphold Ubuntu while assisting thousands of returning Zimbabweans.
The man accused of murdering EFF leader Monica Dube has appeared in court as police intensify the hunt for a second suspect and investigate whether the killing was a planned political assassination.
Zimbabwe says almost 100,000 citizens have returned from South Africa since May, but officials expect up to 1.4 million could eventually come home as xenophobic tensions continue.
The Zulu Royal Household has responded after a leaked video showing King Misuzulu confronting Queen Nomzamo Myeni went viral, describing the footage as historical and confirming the monarch has apologised for his remarks.
Suspended Ekurhuleni legal services head Kemi Behari has reportedly been arrested as investigators probe allegations that senior officials shielded Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary action.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a corruption probe after a purported government agency allegedly secured a US$950,000 budget using forged official documents.
Donald Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire is over and warns of fresh military strikes, while Tehran promises a "fearless" response and tensions soar across the Middle East.
