The remains of two Namibians who died while imprisoned on Robben Island and were buried in Cape Town, South Africa, are to be exhumed and repatriated before 26 August 2026.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater investment in education on Friday, saying African countries could use schools and skills training to drive development and overcome the legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Paris today for a three-day visit to France, accompanied by First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and a senior government delegation.

Footage shows Ramaphosa walking along a red carpet and greeting officials at the airport before leaving in a presidential motorcade.

Namibia and South Africa are preparing for the 4th session of their Bi-National Commission (BNC) on 17 July, with the long-running Orange River boundary question among the key issues likely to form part of the talks. 

Hundreds of Nigerians returned to Lagos from South Africa on Tuesday on a government-backed evacuation flight, as anti-immigration protests demanding that foreign workers leave continue in parts of the country.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says it is worried about anti-immigration protests in parts of South Africa, citing safety concerns and potential human rights violations.

Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has advised Namibians in South Africa to remain calm and stay indoors during the ongoing protests, as the situation is being monitored by the embassy.

The Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA) has condemned the rise in xenophobic attacks, hate crimes and speech targeting migrants in South Africa.

Human rights activist Uhuru Dempers has appealed for calm and restraint ahead of the planned anti-foreign protest in South Africa.

Dempers made the appeal in an interview with NBC News.

Malawian nationals gathered outside Malawi's Consulate General in Johannesburg on Thursday, saying they feared for their safety as a June 30 ultimatum from anti-migrant groups drew closer.