Pretoria
Coverage of Pretoria in the Nexus archive.
- Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon South African envoy over killing of citizens
Nigerian lawmakers urged the government to summon the South African envoy over the killing of Nigerian citizens. They rejected proposals to suspend diplomatic relations with Pretoria.
- South Africa anti-migrant demos draw thousands, plus huge police presence
Thousands of people participated in anti-migrant protests across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, organized by the group March and March. A large police presence was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation during the demonstrations.
- South Africa faces security test as anti-migrant violence escalates
South Africa faces a security challenge as anti-migrant violence escalates, driven by new civic movements and established vigilante groups demanding stricter border enforcement. Protests risk destabilizing a country already grappling with unemployment, inequality, and a distracted government, amid fears of renewed violence reminiscent of the 2021 unrest.
- S. Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant deadline
South Africa is preparing for potential violent anti-migrant protests organized by March and March, which set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. The government has deployed 600 million rand in security measures, while businesses and officials brace for unrest amid historical tensions and recent clashes. Past violence, including the 2021 looting and arson, has caused billions in economic damage and heightened fears of recurrence.
- Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Ghana is evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigrant protests. The distressed Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated. The evacuation is a result of the ongoing protests in South Africa.
- Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
Ghana is evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa due to anti-immigrant protests. The evacuation is being coordinated by the Ghanaian embassy in Pretoria. The foreigners minister stated that distressed Ghanaians registered with the embassy will be evacuated.
- BP Gains on Exxon to Emerge as Top Big-Oil Stock During Iran War
BP Plc has surpassed Exxon to become the leading big-oil stock amid the Iran war, with a gas station in Pretoria, South Africa, serving as an example of its operations.
- Adnoc in Advanced Talks to Buy Shell’s South Africa Gas Stations
Adnoc is in advanced talks to acquire Shell Plc's gas stations in South Africa. The deal involves Shell's retail assets in Pretoria, South Africa. The transaction reflects ongoing energy sector consolidation.