South Africa News in English
February 19, 2026
AI Generated Audio News Capsule
Transcription
Good morning! It’s 19th February, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.
Firms from R836 million PSA oxygen scandal resurface in new tender.
First group of South Africans lured to Russia lands at OR Tambo.
Two provinces in South Africa have more unemployed people than those working.
Malema tells Ramaphosa, "You have nothing to show" during SONA debate.
South Africa to receive one million Foot-and-Mouth vaccines in record import.
Joburg's taps run dry as invalid R263 million tanker tender rolls on.
SANDF deployment to crime hotspots begins in ten days, says Cachalia.
Film industry faces crisis as MPs demand probe into funding mismanagement.
Mudslide traps five miners at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, search continues.
Electricity minister stripped of power as Eskom reform discussions heat up.
Turkey's Erdogan warns Israel's recognition of Somaliland could destabilize the region.
Great news as South Africa enters economic repair cycle with interest rate cuts.
South Africa’s rand weakens ahead of unemployment data release.
Paediatric illness outbreak reported in Eastern Cape, health officials on alert.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen Africa’s pandemic preparedness is here.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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