South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Government receives lacklustre response to student loans aimed at the ‘missing middle’.

2025 matric results will be published in accredited newspapers, confirms the education department.

South Africans face a R76 billion burden due to Eskom's financial mismanagement.

DA accuses ANC of hypocrisy over US involvement in Venezuela's affairs.

Thato Moncho, a champion for cancer patients, has sadly lost her battle.

Trump's actions are raising concerns about the future of international law and order.

Joburg council faces criticism as R868 million mysteriously disappears without accountability.

Red tide returns to South Africa's West Coast, prompting seafood safety warnings.

NFP withdraws from the coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal amid political turmoil.

China's top diplomat visits Africa, focusing on enhancing strategic trade routes.

Oil prices drop as Trump announces control over Venezuela's oil shipments.

South Africans discover hacks to maximize time off work in 2026.

Good news for electricity prices as Eskom plans to cut costs after years of increases.

One of South Africa’s airlines is named the most punctual in the Middle East and Africa.

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