South Africa News in English

May 13, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 13th May, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

GNU coalition partners support impeachment inquiry against Ramaphosa over Phala Phala scandal.

Clueless cop contaminates crime scene in massive Aeroton cocaine bust, Madlanga commission hears.

Six people dead as floods and storms wreak havoc in Cape Town, affecting thousands.

Parliament reveals dirty tricks by educational publishers in R1.6 billion textbook procurement scandal.

DA leader faces pressure to protect Ramaphosa as public support for no-confidence motion grows.

Sundowns suffer shock loss to TS Galaxy, leaving Pirates poised to claim the championship.

City of Johannesburg faces lawsuit over decade-long water crisis, highlighting residents' frustrations.

Unemployment in South Africa hits 8.1 million, raising concerns for domestic workers amid job losses.

Top police officials face arrest as Madlanga commission deepens the leadership crisis.

Mashatile condemns violence against foreign nationals during Xhosa king’s commemoration event.

Western Cape patient tests negative for hantavirus as authorities monitor nearly 100 individuals.

South Africa secures major trade deal with China, aiming to boost exports without tariffs.

Cheaper internet access on the horizon for South Africans as state ownership debates continue.

South Africans bid farewell to DStv as Canal+ prepares for its JSE debut.

Scientists discover new ways to control light, unlocking potential advancements in technology.

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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