Latest South Africa news in English
Updated daily · Last updated January 30, 2026
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Good morning! It’s 30th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.
Paul Mashatile’s son linked to R836 million oxygen plant bid raises eyebrows.
KZN Education clarifies Addington Primary School does not prioritize foreign students.
Limpopo floods claim a man's life as search continues for three missing individuals.
Mozambique floods spark warnings over Sasol gas supply, but operations remain steady.
One South African university breaks into the global top 500 in new rankings.
Parliament warns Msunduzi’s bus rapid transport project risks becoming a white elephant.
Government pensions agency faces R145 million irregular expenditure, according to AG report.
Farmers in the Eastern Cape fear a second wave of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
Melania Trump documentary pulled from South African cinemas due to current climate concerns.
ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea, signaling a shift in regional relations.
South Africa's auto industry protests against proposed 50% duty on imported vehicles.
Nersa approves a 35% cut in electricity tariffs to help save thousands of jobs in smelters.
Over 1,500 businesses closed in South Africa last year, highlighting economic challenges.
Showmax struggles as Canal+ announces plans to save R7.5 billion amid subscriber losses.
HIV vaccine researchers in South Africa face new challenges after surviving funding cuts.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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