South Africa News in English

March 18, 2026

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

Witness D reveals hitmen in high-profile murders had past links to a tobacco boss.

South Africa’s hidden scam economy thrives with small teams operating from luxury homes and hotels.

Ramaphosa confirms a major step towards introducing high-speed trains in South Africa.

Mantashe pushes to increase local fuel refining capacity, but is it too late?

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi set to remain KwaZulu-Natal police chief for another five years.

Khampepe claims she has ‘no one to protect her’ as court hears her case.

SARS cracks down on corrupt customs officials in a major illicit economy bust.

Airbnb-style industry shaken by government’s proposal for tighter rental regulations.

Senior US counterterrorism official resigns in protest against the Iran war.

Scientists have reconstructed the 3.6-million-year-old skull of 'Little Foot', our ancient relative.

Breakthrough treatments are targeting kidney and heart risks, offering new hope.

The hunt for a new TB vaccine is closer than ever, and it’s crucial for global health.

Legendary actor opens up about the challenges of losing his sight.

Inside Black Coffee's star-studded 50th birthday celebration in Cape Town.

Champions! Blitzboks crowned World Series champs after an epic New York final win.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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