South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 1st March, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Explosion at Dubai's The Palm sends people running for cover amid escalating Middle East tensions.

R50 million allegedly looted from soldiers’ funds to finance generals’ credit cards.

Home Affairs officials linked to millions in visa bribes face calls for thorough vetting.

Standard Bank's chief economist rates the 2026 Budget Speech a solid 7.5 out of 10.

KZN secures R100 billion investment to rebuild its economy after unrest and COVID-19.

Ekurhuleni mayor seeks High Court order to gag media over murder reports.

Disabled store manager wins over R690,000 after refusing to work unpaid overtime.

Public health experts warn of an impending crisis in Zimbabwe amid rising discontent.

Pope Leo XIV embarks on Africa tour, focusing on four key nations.

Eskom agrees to major price cuts, providing relief for struggling South African consumers.

NASA announces significant changes to its Artemis lunar program due to technical delays.

Russian scientists develop a new nanoparticle platform to enhance radiotherapy treatments.

Chinese AI model processes stellar data, unifying information from telescopes worldwide.

Junior Boks secure a double win over Georgia in thrilling U20 matches.

Harry and Meghan conclude their incredible visit to Jordan with a series of public engagements.

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