South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 6th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Momentum builds to abolish grade repetition for young pupils in South Africa.

UN chief urges respect for political independence during Venezuela meeting as tensions rise.

ANC leaders gather to respond to Maduro’s capture amid corruption concerns in Rustenburg.

Twenty thousand minstrels prepare for the Tweede Nuwe Jaar festival takeover at Green Point.

Bafana Bafana eliminated from Afcon after a tough loss to Cameroon in Rabat.

Greenland slams 'disrespectful' photo posted by Trump aide's wife amid rising tensions.

Mantashe criticizes South Africans for being too dependent on government for job solutions.

Law enforcement intercepts arms dealer with 800 rounds of ammunition at Marrianhill Toll Plaza.

Big battle over public schools as DBE defends integrity of 2025 Matric exams amid leaks.

DIRCO hopes for a progressive outcome following the US capture of Maduro in Venezuela.

Nicolas Maduro faces narcotrafficking charges in New York after dramatic US military operation.

Minister Gwede Mantashe announces fuel price adjustments effective from January 6, 2026.

Discovery Health asks members to repay thousands due to claims processing errors.

Death by two million cuts as South Africans continue to drop DStv subscriptions.

A legendary fossil discovery forces scientists to rethink human origins and evolution.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!