South Africa News in English
March 8, 2026
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Transcription
Good morning! It’s 8th March, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.
Mike Maile from 'Alex Mafia' avoids R116 million fraud charges amid NPA controversy.
City Power's departing CEO leaves behind a R4.3 billion loss in just one year.
Centurion father pleads for help as his wife and daughter remain trapped in Iran.
Steenhuisen accuses 'Afri-MAGA' groups of exploiting the FMD crisis for political gain.
South Africa’s richest city is rolling out smart poles with free Wi-Fi for residents.
Zille claims the ANC's brand is corruption as she pledges to fix Joburg if elected.
A father mourns his son after a tragic gang shooting in Westbury.
Discovery's CEO shares promising news about the National Health Insurance's future.
New smoking laws in South Africa exempt vaping and smokeless nicotine products.
A senior health official steps aside following arrest on corruption charges.
Iran vows not to surrender but promises to cease attacks on its neighbors.
Israel targets Iranian infrastructure as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
The VW Polo Vivo is recalled in South Africa; owners urged to check their vehicles.
Sabelo Gumede battles stage three cancer and pleads for support amid his struggles.
March events in Cape Town are expected to draw massive crowds, with 300,000 anticipated.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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