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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pietermaritzburg Immigrant Protests Conclude as Temporary Shelter for Malawian Nationals Closes
PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — Following the conclusion of the recent Pietermaritzburg immigrant protests, the city has returned to a state of calm as local authorities officially shut down a temporary shelter used to house displaced foreign nationals. While the broader demonstrations ended relatively peacefully, the aftermath prompted a massive, multi-agency logistical operation to safely process and []
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South Africa Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Malawian Nationals Seek Refuge at Mayors Walk in Pietermaritzburg Following Alleged Violence
PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL — Scores of Malawian nationals are currently sheltering at Mayors Walk in Pietermaritzburg after fleeing alleged violence in the Jika Joe informal settlement. With many having lost their jobs and been evicted by their landlords, the displaced individuals are seeking a safe haven and urgent assistance to return to their home country. The []
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Refugees in Durban: Seeking safety and shelter amidst adversity
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“We are not safe” — evicted Malawians shelter in Robertson community hall
Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
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· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa
Live from Johannesburg and Boksburg in South Africa as demonstrators rally against illegal immigration. Many immigrants from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and other African nations have fled the country after an unofficial June 30 deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave. #southafrica #live #protest
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· Jun 22, 2026
South Africa: Vulnerable Groups Moved to Drive-Inn Site As Malawi Repatriation Efforts Accelerate
[SAnews.gov.za] The relocation of vulnerable Malawian nationals -- including women, children and people with health challenges -- to the newly established Drive-Inn site is currently underway as government intensifies efforts to expedite the repatriation process.
The Eastern Herald
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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.
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Related coverage for "Pietermaritzburg Immigrant Protests Conclude as Temporary Shelter for Malawian Nationals Closes": South Africa Today — Malawian Nationals Seek Refuge at Mayors Walk in Pietermaritzburg Following Alleged Violence. Independent Online — Refugees in Durban: Seeking safety and shelter amidst adversity. GroundUp News — “We are not safe” — evicted Malawians shelter in Robertson community hall. Associated Press — LIVE: Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa. AllAfrica — South Africa: Vulnerable Groups Moved to Drive-Inn Site As Malawi Repatriation Efforts Accelerate. The Eastern Herald — South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead