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 stall
Unknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
Nigeria Union of Teachers orders Oyo teachers to withdraw services – Channel Africa
Unknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Labor / Strike
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: channelafrica.co.za
US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
Unknown, South Africa · Jun 4, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ecr.co.za
Calm restored in Estcourt after looting and unrest
Unknown, South Africa · May 30, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: jacarandafm.com
Ethiopian leader Abiy party set to dominate elections despite insecurity
Unknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: cnbcafrica.com
WC crime stats : Violent crime declines despite spike in gang - related shootings
Unknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
GDE orders Pretoria Boys High to reinstate pupil accused of making shooting threats
Unknown, South Africa · May 28, 2026
Shooting / Gun Violence
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish prime minister resigns
Unknown, South Africa · May 27, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people , says official
Unknown, South Africa · May 25, 2026
Bombing / Explosion
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
UWC students march over poor residence maintenance amid mid - year exams
Unknown, South Africa · May 23, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
Durban police disperse protesting foreign nationals at Central Station
Unknown, South Africa · May 21, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
WATCH | March and March protests as foreign nationals plead for protection from locals
Unknown, South Africa · May 21, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: news24.com
Ted Turner : The man who reinvented news for a 24 / 7 world
Unknown, South Africa · May 20, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Relentless persecution of Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire continues
Unknown, South Africa · May 20, 2026
Political / Government
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 Scandal
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: okayafrica.com
Ngizwe Mchunu loose lips means he will march to Pretoria
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: timeslive.co.za
Four people killed in Western Cape mass shooting
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Shooting / Gun Violence
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
It happened on our doorstep - Two shot and killed as fear grips community
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Shooting / Gun Violence
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: enca.com
Three killed and two others wounded in Franschhoek
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
Four dead , child wounded in suspected Cape Town gang shooting
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Shooting / Gun Violence
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: ewn.co.za
2026 - 05 - Navigating the new era of CSI - Wits University
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Student / Education
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: wits.ac.za
Madagascar Sets Presidential Vote for ...
Unknown, South Africa · May 19, 2026
Other
Auto-imported from GDELT. Source: africa.com
Water Crisis Protest - Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa · Mar 1, 2026
Climate / Environment
Cape Town residents protested inadequate water infrastructure and government response to recurring water shortages.
Tax Justice Rally - Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa · Jan 30, 2026
Economic / Cost of Living
South Africans rallied against tax inequality, demanding corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share.