South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 9th February, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Public Protector clears R91 million Mashatile kids’ tender despite red flags and more deals surfacing.

Two children dead and five hospitalized in Eastern Cape due to suspected food poisoning.

High turnout at Scholar Transport meeting forces postponement, urging Gauteng operators to get certified.

Two illegal miners killed in a shootout with police, three suspects arrested for unlicensed firearms.

Military spends millions on parade while Tempe base infrastructure deteriorates.

Woman tragically dies from cardiac arrest during the Midmar Mile swimming event.

Nersa corrects R54 billion mistake, increasing Eskom tariff hikes for the next two years.

Pyramids and Stade Malien secure quarter-final spots while Sundowns face elimination.

DStv turns its back on the Winter Olympics, leaving viewers wondering how to watch.

Groote Schuur Hospital enrolls its first participant in a groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial.

Gauteng schools launch HPV campaign for Grade 5 girls to combat cervical cancer.

Not the next Covid-19: South Africa urged to stay calm amid Nipah virus fears.

Jewish astronaut brings daughter’s stuffed animal to the International Space Station.

African Grammy milestones celebrated as Fela, Makeba, Kidjo, and Tyla lead the way.

A giant star is changing before our eyes, with astronomers observing in real time.

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