HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Fri 26 June 2026:

Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼

◼️ Social media will be monitored on 30 June: He also encouraged members of the public to report any threats or intimidation encountered online. “Because we will not hesitate to invoke the provisions of the Cyber Crime Act. We will then ensure that it is brought to our attention so that we can take action.” Police said while lawful protest is a constitutional right, anyone found promoting violence or criminal behaviour will face the full might of the law.
Read more here:
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/06/26/30-june-protests-wc-police-to-monitor-social-media-for-attempts-to-incite-violence

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◼️ Fikile Mbalula takes Jacob Zuma to task over ‘Mabahambe’ slogan: ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has accused MK Party leader and former president Jacob Zuma of acting irresponsibly by endorsing the slogan “Mabahambe” and fuelling hostility towards Africans ahead of the June 30 protests against undocumented migrants. His remarks come ahead of demonstrations planned for next Tuesday, during which protesters will call for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa.
Read more here:
https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-06-26-fikile-mbalula-takes-jacob-zuma-to-task-over-mabahambe-slogan-says-it-is-fueling-anti-migrant-tensions/

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◼️ South Africa rebukes US envoy: “The government of South Africa rolls out the red carpet for Iran’s deputy foreign minister, while Deputy President Mashatile is in Beijing deepening ties with China. Pretoria calls this ‘non-alignment’. We call it what it is: a choice. The South African people deserve an honest conversation about who their government is choosing to stand with. #NotSoNonAligned,” said Bozell.
Read more here:
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africa-rebukes-us-envoy-reaffirms-non‑aligned-foreign-policy/

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◼️ Severe weather conditions confirmed: The agencies warned that changing rainfall patterns associated with El Niño are expected to bring drought to some regions and severe flooding to others. This threatens harvests, livestock, water supplies and food production across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America. For South Africa, the primary concern is the impact on agriculture. The country’s farming sector recently benefited from La Niña conditions, which improved soil moisture levels and supported crop production.
Read more here:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/864690/severe-weather-conditions-confirmed-for-south-africa/

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◼️ Pesticides found in our every day foods: The tests detected 37 pesticide active ingredients, including 13 classified internationally as highly hazardous pesticides. The residues were detected across the food system, including staple foods such as maize meal, bread and flour, as well as breakfast cereals, fresh fruit and vegetables and foods intended for infants and young children. The All Gold Tomato Sauce sample contained 14 different residues.
Read more here:
https://mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2026-06-25-pesticides-found-in-our-every-day-foods/

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