South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 2nd March, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Pharmacist on Imogen Mashazi’s private jet secures lucrative Ekurhuleni fuel tender.

Patrice Motsepe launches new website, igniting discussions on ANC presidential bid.

R450,000 tax-free gift for South Africans announced amid job cuts and economic concerns.

Menstrual health activist urges immediate halt to unsafe menstrual products after alarming study.

Officials call for vetting at Home Affairs linked to visa bribes and low salaries.

Big changes to work hours in South Africa as Cabinet approves new labour laws.

Tragic house fire in Ballito claims the lives of five siblings, leaving family devastated.

South African Muslims performing Umrah stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight cancellations.

Disabled store manager wins over R690,000 in legal battle over unpaid overtime.

Eskom spends R73 million on unnecessary diesel, raising concerns over financial management.

Petrol prices set to rise sharply next week, experts warn of potential fuel price disaster.

Gauteng makes significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis, health officials report.

Astronomers discover a massive microwave laser blasting into space, revealing cosmic secrets.

60,000-year-old markings on ostrich eggshells unveil humanity’s oldest geometric grammar.

Rubin Observatory launches real-time sky monitoring, enhancing astronomy capabilities in South Africa.

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