Protests in South Africa
Last updated June 5, 2026 · 24 protests listed
24 protests have been recorded in South Africa in our tracking database. This page brings together the most recent events with their causes, locations, and sources for further reading.
By cause, the most common categories are Other (14), Shooting / Gun Violence (4), Labor / Strike (1).
Recent events
- US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stallOtherUnknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
- Nigeria Union of Teachers orders Oyo teachers to withdraw services – Channel AfricaLabor / StrikeUnknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: channelafrica.co.za
- US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stallOtherUnknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ecr.co.za
- Calm restored in Estcourt after looting and unrestOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 30, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: jacarandafm.com
- Ethiopian leader Abiy party set to dominate elections despite insecurityOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: cnbcafrica.com
- WC crime stats : Violent crime declines despite spike in gang - related shootingsOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- GDE orders Pretoria Boys High to reinstate pupil accused of making shooting threatsShooting / Gun ViolenceUnknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish prime minister resignsOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 27, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
- Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people , says officialBombing / ExplosionUnknown, South Africa · May 25, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
- UWC students march over poor residence maintenance amid mid - year examsOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 23, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- Durban police disperse protesting foreign nationals at Central StationOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 21, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- WATCH | March and March protests as foreign nationals plead for protection from localsOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 21, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: news24.com
- Ted Turner : The man who reinvented news for a 24 / 7 worldOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 20, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Relentless persecution of Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire continuesPolitical / GovernmentUnknown, South Africa · May 20, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- May 12 : U . S . Expands Africa Travel Warnings , South Africa President Refuses to Step Down Over Farmgate ScandalOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: okayafrica.com
- Ngizwe Mchunu loose lips means he will march to PretoriaOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
- Four people killed in Western Cape mass shootingShooting / Gun ViolenceUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
- It happened on our doorstep - Two shot and killed as fear grips communityShooting / Gun ViolenceUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
- Three killed and two others wounded in FranschhoekOtherUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- Four dead , child wounded in suspected Cape Town gang shootingShooting / Gun ViolenceUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
- 2026 - 05 - Navigating the new era of CSI - Wits UniversityStudent / EducationUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: wits.ac.za
- Madagascar Sets Presidential Vote for ...OtherUnknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: africa.com
- Water Crisis Protest - Cape TownClimate / EnvironmentCape Town, South Africa · Mar 1, 2026
Cape Town residents protested inadequate water infrastructure and government response to recurring water shortages.
- Tax Justice Rally - JohannesburgEconomic / Cost of LivingJohannesburg, South Africa · Jan 30, 2026
South Africans rallied against tax inequality, demanding corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share.