South Africa News in English

February 5, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 5th February, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Midstream College offers great value at R98,000, outshining pricier rivals.

Fraud scandal leads to the shutdown of an old age home in the area.

South Africa secures nearly R48 billion for its Transformation Fund after joining Afreximbank.

President Ramaphosa challenges the Gauteng High Court ruling on National Health Insurance.

Thousands of Gauteng learners left stranded as subsidised scholar transport goes on strike.

Eskom sets high prices for assets following a failed investor call amid restructuring challenges.

Paul O’Sullivan fires back at MK party, claiming their foundation is rooted in crime.

UJ aims to revolutionise the housing sector with innovative technology solutions.

George Municipality faces a water crisis, requesting to be declared a Water-Scarce Area.

US seeks to re-engage with Sahel juntas as Russia increases influence in the region.

Son of Norway’s crown princess admits to substance use but denies serious allegations.

Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, killed during a violent attack at his home.

South Africa’s rand remains undervalued despite a recent strong rally, survey reveals.

Cape Town homeowners warned about potential rate hikes if property valuations go unchecked.

How brands can future-proof their influencer marketing strategies in the coming year.

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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