South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th February, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Tragedy strikes as a boy dies from a falling goalpost, while 15 pupils are injured in a transport crash.

Duduzane Zuma steps into MKP presidency, with Duduzile taking the lead as Mzobe shifts roles.

South Africa receives its first batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines this weekend, amid ongoing agricultural concerns.

Unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in five years, but discouraged job seekers rise to 3.7 million.

A new social grant for South Africa is on the way, with the SRD grant extended for another year.

Protests disrupt the start of the academic year at UCT, as students rally against financial exclusion.

Taxpayers brace for a potential R20 billion VAT hit in the upcoming budget, raising concerns about fiscal management.

South Africa's electricity reform reaches a critical juncture, as Ramaphosa aims for a stable power system.

Hawks ramp up their search for a woman linked to a multimillion-rand investment fraud scheme.

A strike at Kenya's main airport leaves thousands of passengers stranded, causing major travel disruptions.

Cyclone Gezani wreaks havoc in Madagascar, resulting in 59 deaths and displacing over 16,000 people.

Australia and Ireland exit the T20 World Cup, as Zimbabwe qualifies after a rain-affected match.

Valentine’s Day marks the beginning of a nine-month ESA mission aboard the International Space Station.

Record-breaking Antarctic drilling uncovers 23 million years of climate history, revealing vital insights.

Water emerges as a crucial factor in South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease crisis, highlighting urgent needs.

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