South Africa News in English

January 13, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 13th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Washington may revive AGOA this week, but South Africa remains under scrutiny.

Universities to receive matric results only 24 hours before the official release date.

Disappointed Dobbo fumes at Stormers after a crushing defeat in London.

Weather warning issued as severe storms and extreme heat are set to strike South Africa.

Eskom's behind-the-scenes dealings exposed, revealing public restraint and private litigation.

Trump claims Iran wants to negotiate amid reports of hundreds killed in protests.

Firefighter crews make progress at Pearly Beach, but the Stanford blaze continues.

DA moves to compel Ramaphosa to release the NDPP selection report amid transparency concerns.

Ramaphosa vows decisive action in 2026 to revive struggling municipalities or face voter backlash.

Franschhoek fire crews battle to contain over 50 kilometers of active fire line.

Upside-down flag fiasco highlights tensions as Iran joins South Africa in naval drills.

Family alleges medical negligence led to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son’s tragic death.

New blood test could detect diseases up to ten years before symptoms appear.

Meet the South African scientist working on faster, cheaper TB and cancer detection tests.

Mpumalanga hospital faces backlash for allegedly sending a brain surgery patient home early.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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