South Africa News in English

January 25, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 25th January, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Mbuso Mandela faces eviction amid serious drug allegations.

Eskom urges patience as investigation continues into the murder of an employee.

Residents warned to evacuate as Senteeko Dam may collapse imminently.

Government praises progress in energy and tourism, but joblessness remains a concern.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it finalizes a trade deal with China.

Hundreds feared dead or missing after devastating floods in southern Africa.

Military spends R372 million on Defence Force Day event amid ongoing flood crisis.

Investigation into Dr. Mazwi's tragic death wraps up, with findings pending.

UPDATE: Second worker rescued after trench collapse at the V&A Waterfront.

Trevor Manuel criticizes Mantashe, comparing him to Trump and slamming the ANC government.

Scientists discover plant compounds that could help in the fight against cancer.

Diphtheria outbreak reported in the Western Cape, according to NICD findings.

Weekly measles and rubella report shows concerning trends in vaccination rates.

Chippa FC claims their first win under new coach Vilakazi, boosting team morale.

LOOK: Benjamin Dube’s son proposes to Palesa Phillips in a fairytale engagement.

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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