Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1952, Bill Barber, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1962, Gaétan Duchesne, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2007) was born. In 1984, Joe Pavelski, American ice hockey player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests
CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE — As a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups rapidly approaches, Congolese nationals in Cape Town are calling for unity among Africans. Foreign residents are voicing serious concerns regarding their livelihoods and safety as nationwide marches targeting undocumented foreign nationals are planned across South Africa. Collette Furaha, a Congolese national []
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The Guardian
· Jun 30, 2026
‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests
More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety.In the coastal city of Durban, where violence had been expected, the streets were unusually quiet and shops were shuttered as tension hung thick in the air. Continue reading...
Euronews
· Jun 30, 2026
South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave
Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
South Africans Rally to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Protests
Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.
South Africa Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Greater Benoni Residents Protest Foreign National Employment in Boksburg North
BOKSBURG, GAUTENG — Residents from Greater Benoni have launched a coordinated protest against foreign national employment in Boksburg North, taking to the streets to demand that local businesses hire South Africans instead of immigrants. Going door-to-door at various commercial and industrial hubs, the demonstrators are accusing employers of prioritizing both documented and undocumented foreign nationals []
Arise News
· Jun 30, 2026
Anti-Illegal Immigration Protesters Gather In Pretoria As Demonstrations Get Underway
Demonstrators gather in Pretoria as anti-illegal immigration protest mounts pressure on government over undocumented migrants and border enforcement.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 30, 2026
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
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Related coverage for "Congolese Nationals in Cape Town Call for Unity Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests": The Guardian — ‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests. Euronews — South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave. TRT World — South Africans Rally to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Protests. South Africa Today — Greater Benoni Residents Protest Foreign National Employment in Boksburg North. Arise News — Anti-Illegal Immigration Protesters Gather In Pretoria As Demonstrations Get Underway. Al Jazeera — Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave