South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th April, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Trump and Iran claim victory as a two-week ceasefire deal is struck.

South Africa receives its first batch of nearly 38,000 doses of new HIV prevention medicine.

Malema denies claims of midnight whisky and cash visits to a taxi boss.

Security officers suspended after a viral video of an assault sparks outrage.

TMPD chief expresses shock over alleged corruption revelations amid a security contract scandal.

Gauteng tests a new coalition playbook with the EFF now in charge of finances.

Fikile Mbalula states the person to end the ANC is yet to be born.

Sibusiso Dyonase challenges Geordin Hill-Lewis for DA leadership in an underdog battle.

Angola floods claim dozens of lives as heavy rains overwhelm infrastructure.

FirstRand considers exiting the UK as car-loan charges soar to R16.8 billion.

The ocean is no longer pure as scientists find human chemistry woven into the seas.

SA’s MeerKAT telescope discovers 60 new cosmic structures in previously invisible spaces.

Health experts warn as the 2026 flu season hits ahead of schedule.

SA calls for a regional strategy to combat the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Albert Mazibuko of Ladysmith Black Mambazo passes away at the age of 77.

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