South Africa News in English

January 20, 2026

AI Generated Audio News Capsule

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Good morning! It’s 20th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Teens reported missing as floods hit Limpopo and Mpumalanga, body of a man found.

Inmates achieve an impressive 94.4% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams.

EU pledges R95 million to enhance school safety in South Africa amid bullying concerns.

Gauteng residents face water usage warnings as municipalities exceed limits.

South Africa sends rescue team to Mozambique after politician swept away by floods.

A thief devises a scheme to steal phones during CrossFit workouts.

Heavy rain and thundershowers forecasted for Limpopo and Mpumalanga this Tuesday.

Ekurhuleni mayor faces tough questions over DJ's murder nearly two years later.

Nine learners injured after a scholar transport vehicle crashes into a tree in Pinetown.

US expresses anger over South African flight academy allegedly aiding China's military.

Bad news for South African passport holders as visa-free access to five countries is lost.

South Africa's economy shows signs of recovery as IMF raises GDP growth forecast for 2026.

WhatsApp users in South Africa receive legal warning about deleted messages.

Samsung Blue Tag Sale returns with incredible savings on innovative products.

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans, raising health concerns.

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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