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Last 24 hours · 2 videos·from 7 cities
As of 31 Oct 2026, 10:45 UTC, GlobeNow.tv lists 2 news videos about South Africa from the past 24 hours and 11 from the past 7 days, covering 7 cities and published by 9 news outlets. The most-covered places are Durban, Pretoria and Johannesburg. The most recent report is “Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist” from SABC News (Zulu/Xhosa), published 30 Oct 2026, 20:41 UTC.
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Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist
Binance confirmed that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in what appears to be the largest crypto heist on record, with blockchain analysis firms…
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Anti-migrant REVOLT: Shops looted and shots fired after migrants given right to apply for asylum
Anti-migrant protests turned violent with gunshots fired and cars burnt out in Johannesburg last week. Protests began early this year over crime and sexual…
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Ransacked Shops Left in Ruins , South Africa Anti-Immigration Mob Attacks Foreign Businesses
Anti-immigration protests have exploded into intense violence across South Africa, leaving homes ablaze, shops ransacked, and dozens of vehicles torched in…
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False information fuels anti-migrant violence in South Africa
Misinformation and disinformation about a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications is fuelling violent anti-migrant protests in South Africa, with…
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Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 30 October 2026
The trial-related proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case continued in the High Court in Pretoria. The court session focused on ongoing legal arguments…
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Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 22 October 2026
The trial-within-trial for the Senzo Meyiwa murder case continued in the High Court in Pretoria on October 22, 2026.
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AKA and Tibz Murder Trial | 22 October 2026
The murder trial of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane continue in the Durban High Court. #dstv403
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Finalmente a bolha da IA vai estourar
Baixe o app e abra sua conta: Garanta agora até R$ 200 de volta com a Revolut. Acesse o meu link e abra sua conta hoje. #publi Termos e Condições aplicam-se à…
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Massive cocaine haul bust at ORTIA
SABC News reports on a major drug bust involving a massive haul of cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport.
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CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trial
The murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, continues at the Durban High Court. Last week, the…
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AKA and Tibz Murder Trial | 23 October 2026
The murder trial of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane continue in the Durban High Court. #dstv403
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South Africa gripped by anti-migrant protests as foreign national is killed • FRANCE 24 English
Xenophobic unrest turns deadly in South Africa as a foreign national is beaten to death during a protest march in Durban, a city increasingly gripped by…
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AKA and Tibz Murder Trial | 20 October 2026
The murder trial of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane continues in the Durban High Court. #dstv403
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Durban CBD | Foreign shopkeepers double up on security: Taliesha Naidoo reports
Violence erupted in the heart of Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, amid suspected tensions between South African and foreign nationals. Foreign shopkeepers have…
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Durban CBD | Police visibility and Acts of vandalism: Col Robert Netshiunda
KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda discussed police visibility and acts of vandalism in Durban CBD in an update.
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Durban CBD | Multiple road closures have been set up: Taliesha Naidoo
Multiple road closures have been implemented in the Durban CBD, and authorities have advised the public to stay updated on traffic changes.
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Rubber bullets fired as violence erupts in Durban
Violence erupted in the heart of Durban, South Africa, with police firing rubber bullets as clashes broke out. The unrest is suspected to stem from ongoing…
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Durban CBD | Shops looted, high police presence: Taliesha Naidoo updates
Shops were looted in Durban CBD amid ongoing unrest, with a high police presence deployed to the area. Reporters provided live updates from the scene of the…
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Rubber bullets fired as violence erupts in Durban
Violence erupted in the heart of Durban CBD, South Africa, with rubber bullets being fired. The unrest is suspected to be linked to tensions between South…
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Violence erupts in Durban CBD, violence is reportedly linked to tensions around asylum seekers
Violence has broken out in the Central Business District of Durban, with reports linking the unrest to tensions surrounding asylum seekers. Further updates on…
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Violence erupts in Durban
Violence erupted in the heart of Durban CBD in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The clashes are suspected to be linked to tensions between South African and…
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Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice.
Former IDAC head Andrea Johnson and former Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan have been arrested on charges relating to defeating the ends of justice. Their…
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Court rules on Suliman Carrim’s bail following arrest over Madlanga Commission No-Show
The Pretoria Magistrates' Court is set to deliver its ruling on the bail application of North West businessman Suliman Carrim, who was arrested after failing…
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IMC media briefing on ConCourt judgement on asylum seekers - 11 October 2026
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration hosted a media briefing to provide updates regarding the Constitutional Court's judgement on asylum seekers. The…
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‘This cannot happen, South Africans’ – Kubayi
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has provided an update on government's response to the Constitutional Court's ruling on asylum seekers, after…
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National Day Receptions in South Africa and Sweden Showcase Taiwan's Technological Prowess
Taiwan's representative offices in South Africa and Sweden hosted National Day receptions in early October 2026, showcasing Taiwan's technological strength…
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eNCA News Bite | Mashatile on water crisis, 75 contractors barred and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or | ...
Catch up on the stories shaping South Africa and the world with News Bite ( , eNCA's daily news podcast. Deputy President Paul Mashatile ( says government is…
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Checkpoint | Lalaza II
We found schoolchildren eating Lalaza, an oily substance traced to what appears to be discarded fryer residue. This week, we follow it home to parents who…
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Anti-Migrant Protests In South Africa: 200,000 Migrants Flee Amid Violent Protests | WION
South Africa is facing renewed tensions over migration as anti-migrant protests and unrest raise concerns about the safety of foreign nationals. Reports of…
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Taxi associations meet with Western Cape government to discuss upsurge in taxi violence
Police and taxi associations in the Western Cape met in Cape Town to address an upsurge in deadly taxi-related shootings and the ongoing investigations into…
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Suliman Carrim arrested, due to appear in court
Police have arrested former North West Ngaka Modiri Molema Regional Treasurer Suliman Carrim. The Commission's Recommendations Task Team nabbed him at the OR…
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SABC News journalist arrested while covering Lenasia protest
SABC News reporter Thabiso Radebe was arrested by police while covering a demonstration in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, which had caused road closures on…
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One person dies in Eastern Cape flash floods
Flash floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape have resulted in one death. Reporter Fundiswa Mhlekude brings more details from the scene regarding the unfolding…
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And we can't all just sit and let KZN fight this alone
— @alfredmasha1669 · 👍 259 · on Tensions remain high at the Durban Home Affairs Refugee…We need referendum..new constitution..people are fed up
— @chriatinemogne2835 · 👍 153 · on Operations at Durban's Home Affairs Refugee Reception…This government has declared war on South Africans.
— @edwinmhlanga5421 · 👍 152 · on Tensions remain high at the Durban Home Affairs Refugee…Quero ser alguém como o Átila, no futuro. Cientista, inteligente e etc... Valeu Átila! Te admiro muito!
— @falltarnished · 👍 149 · on Finalmente a bolha da IA vai estourar
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Basicamente Chaves fazendo empréstimos pra comprar churros dele mesmo elevado ao quadrado. E quanto mais ele vende churros pra si mesmo, mais as ações da banquinha do Seu Madruga sobe.
— @charles2521 · 👍 149 · on Finalmente a bolha da IA vai estourarThis is the result of a Government that does not listen to its people
— @jacquelinempambani7272 · 👍 148 · on Violence erupts in Durban CBD, violence is reportedly…Eish i feel so broken as a south African man Jacinta is fyting alone
— @Bongane-s8h · 👍 143 · on Tensions remain high at the Durban Home Affairs Refugee…Poverty is dehumanizing.
— @Empress930 · 👍 112 · on Checkpoint | Lalaza IIIf we ever vote for Anc and the DA it will be the end of us.
— @siyabongamakhoba9012 · 👍 111 · on Operations at Durban's Home Affairs Refugee Reception…Damn and we get a part 2!? 😭
— @izzo2271 · 👍 102 · on Checkpoint | Lalaza IIIts ironic for "FRANCE" media to call South African anti illegal immigration marches XENOPHOBIC while their own country is made ungovernable by the same illegal immigrants.
— @phemelomogatusi8495 · 👍 96 · on South Africa gripped by anti-migrant protests as foreign…This government won't learn, these people are tired.
— @choosyooozy139 · 👍 93 · on Violence erupts in DurbanResumo da ópera: Anthropic/OpenAI/NVIDIA & Cia tão basicamente igual ao Chaves vendendo churros para ele mesmo.
— @Victorcm0 · 👍 90 · on Finalmente a bolha da IA vai estourarViolence is the language they understand its very sad
— @ShobaChristmas · 👍 88 · on Violence erupts in DurbanGorvement and parliamentarians will learn the hard way... They are taking citizens for granted ....
— @LehlohonoloNthoba-v5h · 👍 82 · on Violence erupts in Durban CBD, violence is reportedly…Government wanted this
— @MageziMabasa-v9p · 👍 77 · on Violence erupts in Durban CBD, violence is reportedly…This is the result of a government that chose to turn a deaf ear to its people
— @MatauKate · 👍 67 · on Violence erupts in DurbanThis level of poverty is heartbreaking.
— @xyz96-f5w · 👍 56 · on Checkpoint | Lalaza IIIf Sibiya was not arrested the flight would not have been intercepted
— @stanleykhumalo5158 · 👍 56 · on Massive cocaine haul bust at ORTIAThis is what happens when you leave General Khumalo alone to do his job! The rotten cops who have been tipping the dealers are slowly getting sniffed out!
— @ericsithole2279 · 👍 56 · on Massive cocaine haul bust at ORTIA
South Africa at a glance
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Official languages
- Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu
- Calling code
- +27
- Time in the capital
- UTC+2 · Africa/Johannesburg
- Cities with news on GlobeNow
- 7 cities
- Live TV on GlobeNow
- 5 channels
Country data from the open countries-list dataset; time zones calculated from city coordinates.
Coverage data: South Africa
Counted from news videos archived by GlobeNow.tv over the last 30 days, as of 31 Oct 2026, 10:45 UTC.
| Metric | Videos |
|---|---|
| Last 24 hours | 2 |
| Last 7 days | 11 |
| Last 30 days | 45 |
| News outlets | 9 |
| Languages | Zulu 28, English 16, Chinese 1 |
| Story types | Breaking 42%, Developing 51%, Analysis 2%, General 4% |
Outlets with the most reports
| Outlet | Videos | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) | 28 | 62% |
| eNCA | 10 | 22% |
| CNA Taiwan | 1 | 2% |
| France 24 English | 1 | 2% |
| GB News | 1 | 2% |
| NDTV | 1 | 2% |
| SABC News | 1 | 2% |
| TRT World | 1 | 2% |
Daily reports, last 30 days
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| Date (UTC) | Videos |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 0 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3 |
| 2026-10-25 | 1 |
| 2026-10-24 | 0 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2 |
| 2026-10-22 | 2 |
| 2026-10-21 | 1 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1 |
| 2026-10-19 | 0 |
| 2026-10-18 | 0 |
| 2026-10-17 | 0 |
| 2026-10-16 | 1 |
| 2026-10-15 | 0 |
| 2026-10-14 | 0 |
| 2026-10-13 | 0 |
| 2026-10-12 | 1 |
| 2026-10-11 | 2 |
| 2026-10-10 | 2 |
| 2026-10-09 | 1 |
| 2026-10-08 | 12 |
| 2026-10-07 | 9 |
| 2026-10-06 | 0 |
| 2026-10-05 | 0 |
| 2026-10-04 | 0 |
| 2026-10-03 | 0 |
| 2026-10-02 | 0 |
Reports by city in South Africa
| City | Last 24 hours | Last 7 days | Last 30 days | Latest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | 1 | 3 | 7 | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 30 October 2026SABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) · |
| Johannesburg | 0 | 2 | 6 | eNCA News Bite | Mashatile on water crisis, 75 contractors barred and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or | ...eNCA · |
| Cape Town | 1 | 2 | 2 | Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heistSABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) · |
| Durban | 0 | 1 | 26 | CCTV footage takes centre stage in AKA and Tibz murder trialeNCA · |
| Benoni | 0 | 1 | 2 | Massive cocaine haul bust at ORTIASABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) · |
| Soweto | 0 | 1 | 1 | SABC News journalist arrested while covering Lenasia protestSABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) · |
| Mthatha | 0 | 1 | 1 | One person dies in Eastern Cape flash floodsSABC News (Zulu/Xhosa) · |
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Questions and answers
What is the latest news from South Africa?
GlobeNow.tv has 2 news videos from South Africa in the last 24 hours and 11 in the last 7 days. The latest is “Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist” from SABC News (Zulu/Xhosa), published 30 Oct 2026, 20:41 UTC.
Which cities in South Africa are in the news?
In the last 7 days the most-reported cities in South Africa were Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Benoni.
Which news outlets report from South Africa?
In the last 30 days 9 outlets reported from South Africa, most often SABC News (Zulu/Xhosa), eNCA and CNA Taiwan.
What are the capital, currency and languages of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria. The currency is South African Rand and the official languages are Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Where can I watch live TV from South Africa?
GlobeNow.tv lists 5 free live TV channels from South Africa, playable in the browser.
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