South Africa deports 53,499 migrants in five-week crackdown
Why it matters: The sweep followed anti-immigration protests and a June 30 pressure campaign that the UN warned could fuel scapegoating.
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US to phase out $400 million in South Africa HIV funding
Why it matters: PEPFAR covered about one-fifth of South Africa’s HIV spending in a country where more than 8 million people live with the virus.
South Africa DA pushes to demote agriculture minister in cabinet reshuffle
Why it matters: The move could shift management of a foot-and-mouth outbreak inside the coalition government.
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Ramaphosa moves to halt South Africa impeachment probe over Farmgate
What's next: A high court hearing on Sept. 2-4 will test his bid to void misconduct findings before parliament proceeds.