South Africa News

News about South Africa and Malawi: Malawians living and working in South Africa, xenophobic attacks, deportations and repatriation flights, cross-border trade, and court cases involving Malawians, including the Shepherd Bushiri extradition case. Stories also cover relations between the two governments.

Video: Mutharika flies home on chartered jet as cost of private trips stays undisclosed

November 01, 2026 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa

https://youtube.com/shorts/y_vHuQKFDxA?si=hKkRCPTILV_LmB_h President Peter Mutharika has spent 77 days in South Africa on five private trips since returning to power in…
Two Malawians reportedly abducted in South Africa

November 01, 2026 Joseph Mphiya

Two Malawian nationals working for Ulemu Bus Services have reportedly been abducted by unknown assailants in Johannesburg, South Africa.The incident…
Video: Mutharika returns after nearly a month in South Africa — when will he leave Malawi next?

November 01, 2026 Alex Chikanga

https://youtu.be/khp2J4LY_io President Peter Mutharika has returned to Malawi after 25 days in South Africa. His arrival through Kamuzu International Airport…
Mutharika hits back over who ran Malawi

October 31, 2026 Archangel Nzangaya

…promises consequences for blackouts saboteurs…says fuel is available, blames transportRumours had circulated that some senior government officials were calling the…
Who pays for Mutharika trips?

October 30, 2026 Eric Chiputula

As Malawian households grapple with the rising cost of living, questions are emerging over who is financing President Arthur Peter…
Mutharika’s directive throws Malawi into constitutional crisis

October 28, 2026 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been blasted over his directive to postpone Parliament. Commentators say Mutharika is plunging Malawi into…
Malawi’s Virtual President! Mutharika can govern from abroad, says Mukhito

October 25, 2026 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa

Malawi can be governed without its President setting foot in the country. That is the extraordinary argument advanced by Minister…
Malawi fights for teen queen Leonorah

October 17, 2026 Archangel Nzangaya

Forget the beauty pageant drama, Malawi has found a new queen to fight for online.Leonorah Cooke, Miss Teen Universe Malawi…
Bushiri hails extradition court ruling

October 14, 2026 Joseph Mphiya

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has hailed a High Court ruling upholding the decision to block his extradition to South Africa alongside…
SA shields motorists from fuel price shocks

October 09, 2026 Burnett Munthali

While Malawians grapple with fuel shortages and rising living costs, South Africa is moving to cushion its consumers from fuel…