Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1911, Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840) passed away. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1965, Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Lesotho Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Scales Up Amid Safety Concerns

South Africa Today

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July 6, 2026

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Lesotho Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Scales Up Amid Safety Concerns

LADY BRAND, FREE STATE — The Lesotho repatriation of citizens from South Africa has rapidly expanded, with the government deploying dozens of buses to bring home Basotho nationals fleeing recent unrest. Following a wave of protests on June 30 targeting undocumented migrants in South Africa, scores of Lesotho citizens found themselves in precarious and unsafe []

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 3, 2026

South Africa Repatriation Crisis: Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Stranded at Border Camps

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal — A severe repatriation crisis is currently unfolding across South Africa, leaving thousands of undocumented migrants stranded in makeshift camps as they flee local intimidation and seek urgent transport home. From the fringes of the Durban CBD to processing facilities in Limpopo and the Western Cape, foreign nationals—primarily from Malawi and Zimbabwe—are appealing []

GroundUp News

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· Jun 29, 2026

“Better to be safe than sorry” – 1,800 Zimbabweans seek repatriation

Immigrant families have been displaced in the Western Cape

TRT World

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· 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.

Independent Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Durban repatriation site overwhelmed by new arrivals

Durban repatriation site overwhelmed by new arrivals

Russia Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Deportations leave more pupils without parents in South Africa

Officials in South Africa are reviewing the impact of immigrant repatriations on undocumented pupils Read Full Article at RT.com

BingNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Le Ghana et l'Afrique du Sud en conflit diplomatique après la mort d'un migrant

Des ressortissants ghanéens rapatriés d'Afrique du Sud en raison des inquiétudes liées aux troubles attendent à l'aéroport international d'Accra à leur arrivée à Accra, Ghana ...

The Namibian

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· Jul 1, 2026

More than 100 Namibians seek SA repatriation

More than 100 Namibians living in South Africa, both legally and illegally, have voluntarily approached the Namibian high commission in Pretoria seeking repatriation to Namibia as a result of rising xenophobic tensions in the neighbouring country. Chief foreign relations officer in the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Rosalia Uushona yesterday confirmed that arrangements are [] The post More than 100 Namibians seek SA repatriation appeared first on The Namibian.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa: Thousands Stranded As Migrants Wait for Buses Home

[Scrolla] More than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabweans, including mothers and babies, are waiting for travel documents while sleeping at a Home Affairs repatriation centre in Cape Town. Hundreds of Malawian nationals have also been left stranded outside their country's consulate in Johannesburg as they wait for help to return home.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead

Anti-immigrant protesters in Johannesburg entered homes door to door on Thursday as MSF warned of a healthcare crisis affecting tens of thousands displaced. Nigeria confirmed two citizens killed as over 60,000 Zimbabweans and 38,000 Malawians have been repatriated since the campaign began.

BizNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Justice Malala: SA's anti-migrant violence exposes Africa's bigger failure

Justice Malala: SA's anti-migrant violence exposes Africa's bigger failure

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa

A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 23, 2026

Reparations Cartel: African and Caribbean Leaders Target U.S. and Europe’s Taxpayers

The 19-point plan was African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Commission on ​Reparatory Justice. The post Reparations Cartel: African and Caribbean Leaders Target U.S. and Europe’s Taxpayers first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gov’t prepares to evacuate nearly 900 nationals from South Africa ahead of anti-immigration protests

Ghana's High Commission in South Africa has relocated nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals to safe locations as government intensifies preparations to evacuate them before planned anti-immigration demonstrations scheduled for June 30.

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: "A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but…"

Nelson Mandela believed a nation's true measure lies in its treatment of the lowest citizens. He argued that societal success is revealed by how the vulnerable are supported. This perspective stems from his personal experiences with injustice and imprisonment. Mandela championed equality and fairness as fundamental societal building blocks. His enduring message emphasizes dignity and opportunity for all people.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it?

For decades, South Africa occupied a unique moral position on the African continent. Its struggle against apartheid was not merely a national liberation movement but became Africa’s defining cause. From Lagos to Maputo, from Addis Ababa to Harare, and Rabat to Cairo, independent African states mobilized diplomatic, financial and material support to isolate the apartheid The post South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it? appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Thousands of African migrants rush to leave South Africa ahead of June 30 anti-immigrants 'deadline'

Several African countries, including Ghana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, started repatriating their citizens last month

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from S/Africa

Uganda has completed the first phase of the voluntary repatriation of 1,102 nationals from South Africa following xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. The post Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from S/Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mwebantu

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· Jun 23, 2026

Zambia Repatriates 47 Nationals from South Africa as Protests Continue. Govt says 100+ more registered to return voluntarily, no injuries reported

THE Zambian government is continuing voluntary repatriation of its nationals from South Africa following anti-immigration protests in some parts of the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Monday. In a press statement dated June 22, 2026, Permanent Secretary Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen said 47 Zambians were successfully repatriated last month through collaboration [] The post Zambia Repatriates 47 Nationals from South Africa as Protests Continue. Govt says 100+ more registered to return voluntarily, no injuries reported first appeared on Mwebantu.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations

Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations

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Related coverage for "Lesotho Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Scales Up Amid Safety Concerns": South Africa Today — South Africa Repatriation Crisis: Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Stranded at Border Camps. GroundUp News — “Better to be safe than sorry” – 1,800 Zimbabweans seek repatriation. TRT World — South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests. Independent Online — Durban repatriation site overwhelmed by new arrivals. Russia Today — Deportations leave more pupils without parents in South Africa. BingNews — Le Ghana et l'Afrique du Sud en conflit diplomatique après la mort d'un migrant. The Namibian — More than 100 Namibians seek SA repatriation. AllAfrica — South Africa: Thousands Stranded As Migrants Wait for Buses Home. The Eastern Herald — South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead. BizNews — Justice Malala: SA's anti-migrant violence exposes Africa's bigger failure. Al Jazeera — ‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa. Legal Insurrection — Reparations Cartel: African and Caribbean Leaders Target U.S. and Europe’s Taxpayers. MyJoyOnline — Gov’t prepares to evacuate nearly 900 nationals from South Africa ahead of anti-immigration protests. Times of India — Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: "A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but…". Dateline Nigeria — South Africa’s debt to Africa: Has the Rainbow Nation forgotten who stood with it?. Anadolu Agency — Thousands of African migrants rush to leave South Africa ahead of June 30 anti-immigrants 'deadline'. Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Uganda repatriates 1,102 citizens from S/Africa. Mwebantu — Zambia Repatriates 47 Nationals from South Africa as Protests Continue. Govt says 100+ more registered to return voluntarily, no injuries reported. Sweden Herald — Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations