HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Wed 13 May 2026:

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

◼️ ‘The world is watching’: “However, repeated images of violence against foreign nationals risk eroding that equity and creating a perception of hostility, instability and contradiction between the country’s constitutional values and events on the ground.” Brand reputation strategist Solly Moeng said: “While one understands the frustrations that come with massive arrivals of undocumented people into South Africa, who take up mostly small businesses such as spaza shops and their poorly produced foodstuffs, it is important that South Africans are mindful that the world is watching.”
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/experts-warn-rising-xenophobic-tensions-damage-sa-reputation/

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◼️ Trouble for SA’s universities: The extent to which institutional capture has taken root — not only through corruption but also through weakened governance cultures, blurred boundaries and leadership failures that hollow out the academic project itself — has shocked higher education leaders, according to a USAf report. The closing message was clear: South Africa’s universities are at risk of losing their academic identity if governance failures continue unchecked.
https://mg.co.za/education/2026-05-11-universities-south-africa-sounds-alarm-on-rising-campus-governance-risks/

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◼️ Warning to South Africans: Attackers obtained the keys needed to access Amazon Web Services (AWS) and sent emails from SES accounts masquerading as official companies. These fake emails were laced with malware or contained links to phishing web pages hosted on infrastructure that appeared legitimate. Education of employees remained a key security measure, said Conco. Staff should treat unexpected emails with caution, verify requests for personal information, and report them.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/security/647057-warning-to-south-africans-who-receive-emails-from-amazon.html

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◼️ The risks of fuel storage at home | What you need to know: While many households store fuel to prepare for possible future power disruptions or rising fuel prices, Colman warned that poor storage practices could result in severe property damage as well as legal and financial consequences. Colman said insurance claims linked to stored fuel can become complicated, especially in fire-related incidents. Insurers may consider the quantity of fuel stored, the type of containers used and whether homeowners complied with municipal bylaws.
https://iol.co.za/business/advice/2026-05-07-the-risks-of-fuel-storage-at-home-what-you-need-to-know/

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◼️ South Africans warned to stay away from these companies: The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to steer clear of 110 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money. The group updated its list of untraceable suppliers this week, adding 20 new companies to the 90 previously listed. Untraceable suppliers are businesses that typically accept orders and payments for goods and services but fail to deliver and then disappear.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/860291/south-africans-warned-to-stay-away-from-these-companies/

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