South Africa News in English
January 19, 2026
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Transcription
Good morning! It’s 19th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.
La Motte fire scorches vineyards, but wine farm estate escapes damage.
Sexual and financial misconduct suspensions caused a drop in matric pass rate, claims Eastern Cape MEC.
SPCA rescues 120 fish from neglected swimming pool in Fish Hoek.
US alleges South Africa threatens its national security by shipping military equipment to China.
Floods damage homes and schools in northern KZN.
‘One of them had to go’: Steenhuisen-George feud rocks DA ahead of elective conference.
Newlands Spring to CLOSE: Cape Town conducts widespread water maintenance.
Bad news for South African passport holders as visa-free access decreases.
South Africa doubles down on destructive policies costing thousands of jobs.
ITHUBA confirms PowerBall Plus jackpot has been WON.
China’s Chang'e-6 mission reveals new data on evolution of Moon’s far side.
Rabies vaccination campaign kicks off on South Coast.
Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa cancelled.
How perseverance turned a bookshop owner into Zimbabwe’s top tobacco farmer.
9 parenting habits that may be draining your child's joy.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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