South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in FIFA World Cup
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation’s run to the World Cup round of 32.

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder died after featuring in his nation’s run to the World Cup round of 32.

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Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.

An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
An anti-immigrant June 30 deadline not recognised by authorities is fuelling fear among migrants.

Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa are rushing to leave after anti-immigrant protests.
Nigerians are returning home after facing a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup.
Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.