Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Atok Residents Live in Fear as Illegal Mining Tensions Escalate in Limpopo
ATOK, LIMPOPO — Residents of Bogalatladi Village in Atok, Limpopo, are living in fear as escalating tensions between local communities and illegal miners spark violence and destruction. The platinum- and chrome-rich Jacalas mountain has become a hotspot for illicit mining activities, leading to burnt properties, a shooting, and widespread anxiety among villagers. The fragile peace []
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SundayTimes
· Jun 29, 2026
Where credit’s due: anti-immigrant protests threaten township survival networks
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Portside
· Jun 30, 2026
Linking Immigrant, Worker, and Tenant Struggles To Build Community Power
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
World Vision, Hilton Foundation commission water system for 7,000 residents to end water crisis
For years, the residents of the Dominase community in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo region endured a severe water crisis. Left with no sustainable options, families were routinely forced to rely on polluted streams for their daily survival.
Independent Online
· Jul 2, 2026
LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches
LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches
South Africa Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Bellville Residents and LACO Demand Strict Enforcement of Immigration Act
BELLVILLE, Western Cape — Residents and anti-illegal immigration advocacy groups in Bellville are intensifying their demands for the strict enforcement of the Immigration Act and local labour laws, arguing that unchecked business operations have left South Africans struggling to find work. Omuhle Gumede, national representative for the Labour and Civic Organisation (LACO), joined the ongoing []
KTLA 5
· Jul 7, 2026
Boyle Heights residents demand answers over warehouse fire cleanup
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Related coverage for "Atok Residents Live in Fear as Illegal Mining Tensions Escalate in Limpopo": SundayTimes — Where credit’s due: anti-immigrant protests threaten township survival networks. Portside — Linking Immigrant, Worker, and Tenant Struggles To Build Community Power. MyJoyOnline — World Vision, Hilton Foundation commission water system for 7,000 residents to end water crisis. Independent Online — LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches. South Africa Today — Bellville Residents and LACO Demand Strict Enforcement of Immigration Act. KTLA 5 — Boyle Heights residents demand answers over warehouse fire cleanup